ASSESSMENTS

Iran: Wielding its Regained Nuclear Leverage

Dec 18, 2007 | 17:24 GMT

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Summary

While the United States tries to downplay Russia's Dec. 17 announcement that nuclear fuel had been delivered to Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility, Iran is brimming with confidence and making announcements about domestic uranium enrichment activity and the construction of a second nuclear power plant. Tehran has regained — and is keeping a firm grip on — its nuclear bargaining chip to use in negotiations with Washington, but the Bush administration's patience could be wearing thin.

Iran has regained -- and is keeping a firm grip on -- its nuclear bargaining chip to use in negotiations with Washington, but the Bush administration's patience could be wearing thin....

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