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Iran: Nuclear Promises and Stalling Tactics
Feb 3, 2010 | 18:09 GMT
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Summary
High-ranking Iranian officials have said in recent days they are warming to the idea of sending the country's nuclear fuel abroad for further enrichment. Their statements, however, likely are a stalling tactic to prevent the West from forcing an ultimatum on Tehran in nuclear negotiations — either through sanctions with Iran's trading partners or possibly a military strike — while at the same time making Tehran appear to be negotiating in good faith.
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