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11/16/2004:

"UN finds no proof of nuclear weapons in Iran"

PRAGUE -- After nearly two years of investigation, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog said yesterday that it has not uncovered proof that Iran has a covert weapons program, although it could not rule out that Tehran was engaging in clandestine nuclear activities.

Following on the heels of Iran's announcement Sunday that it would suspend uranium enrichment as a confidence building measure, the long awaited report by the International Atomic Energy Agency will make it increasingly difficult for the United States to have Tehran brought before the UN Security Council as Washington has long sought, diplomats said.

Full Article : boston.com