Senior Iranian lawmakers have rejected UN-backed uranium enrichment deal designed to ease concerns about Iran's nuclear program. The head of the parliament's national security committee, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, told state media today that the committee is opposed to the plan to have Iran ship its uranium abroad for further enrichment. He added that there is no guarantee Iran would receive nuclear fuel in exchange, as the agreement stipulates. The proposal of the International Atomic Energy Agency is aimed at preventing Iran from enriching uranium to the point that it can be used for nuclear weapons. It has already been agreed to by the other parties involved in the negotiations the United States, Russia and France.
News On AIR | October 31, 2009 7:40 PM
Iran rejects UN backed uranium enrichment deal