The United Nations atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors on November 17 passed a resolution ordering Iran to cooperate urgently with the agency's investigation into uranium traces found at three undeclared sites, diplomats said. The resolution drafted by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany says "it is essential and urgent" that Iran explain the origin of the uranium particles and more generally give the International Atomic Energy Agency all the answers it requires. While the resolution was not the first the board has passed against Iran on the issue -- another was adopted in June -- its wording was stronger and hinted at a future diplomatic escalation. To read the original story from Reuters, click here.
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