Wednesday, May 25, 2011

UN Accuses Iran Of Working On Developing 'Nuclear Triggers" For Nuclear Weapons

A security official is shown at Iran's Bushehr main nuclear reactor, 746 miles south of Tehran, last August. RAHEB HOMAVANDI / Reuters

Watchdog Finds Evidence That Iran Worked on Nuclear Triggers -- New York Times

The world’s global nuclear inspection agency, frustrated by Iran’s refusal to answer questions, revealed for the first time on Tuesday that it possesses evidence that Tehran has conducted work on a highly sophisticated nuclear triggering technology that experts said could be used for only one purpose: setting off a nuclear weapon.

The disclosure by the International Atomic Energy Agency was buried inside a nine-page report on the progress of Iran’s nuclear program. The agency did not say where the evidence came from, nor did it provide many details about the allegations.

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More News On Iran Working On Nuclear Triggers

Iran Nuclear Work Advances While UN Scrutinizes New Weapon Plans -- Bloomberg
UN report: Iran secretly working on nuclear arms -- MSNBC
New data suggests Iran military nuclear aims -IAEA -- Reuters
Iran 'nuclear weapon' tip-off alarms UN -- Mail & Guardian
IAEA has new info on alleged nuclear weapons work by Iran -- AFP
New info on possible Iran nuke arms plans -- FOX News/AP
IAEA: New info on Iran’s alleged military work -- The Daily Star
New data suggests Iran military nuclear aims - IAEA -- Reuters

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