Iran and the Nuclear Issue: More Stalling

5:04 pm, February 2nd, 2010 : Middle East

Iran has apparently accepted Western proposals to enrich Uranium outside the country. This is nothing more than stalling the final resolution of the issue while Iran continues its nuclear program unabated.

More talks and negotiations will not prevent Iran from achieving its illicit nuclear ambitions.

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