UN About to Spring Into Action
Charles Johnson
Wed Jul 12, 2006 at 3:50 pm PDT • Views: 139
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s back to the UN we go: Frustrated world powers send Iran to UN.
PARIS - Frustrated world powers agreed Wednesday to send Iran before the United Nations Security Council for possible punishment, saying the Iranians had given no sign they would bargain in earnest over their disputed nuclear program.
The move amounted to calling Iran’s bluff. Diplomats said recent meetings with Iran’s nuclear negotiator have gone nowhere and it was clear Tehran hoped to play for time or exploit potential divisions among the six powers that have offered new talks.
What do you suppose was their first clue?
Frank says: