U.S. May Give Iran More Time on Nukes.

WASHINGTON - Despite serious misgivings about Iran’s nuclear activities, the State Department said Friday it is prepared to give the country more time to meet its commitments to end these programs.

Spokesman Richard Boucher said the United States is giving Iran until a March 8-10 meeting of the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency to comply with promises made late last year. If Iran is found not in compliance, the United States could urge that the IAEA board refer the matter to the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions or other options.

“The major emphasis is on encouraging Iran to live up to its obligations so that when the director general of the agency reports to the board in March, we can see whether or not Iran has lived up to its obligations and commitments,” Boucher said.