Nuclear discussions
Two rounds of talks are slated on the issue of Iran's
nuclear program this month. The first will begin on May 14 and will
last for two days. Participants from Iran and the International
Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will discuss the opening of the nuclear
site at the Parchin military complex to inspection, as well as IAEA
demands to inspect other military installations. The second, will
take place about 10 days later in Baghdad. There, the Group of Five
plus one (the five permanent members of the Security Council plus
Germany) will discuss with Iran a new framework for Iranian uranium
enrichment.
It appears that the diplomatic window of opportunity is still
open, with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi declaring
"If we have taken one step forward at the meeting in Istanbul,
I am certain we will take several more steps forward at the
conference in Baghdad."
