Posted on 02/09/2005 3:09:24 PM PST by anotherview
Feb. 9, 2005 21:27 | Updated Feb. 9, 2005 21:46
Diplomats: US lobbying to oust ElBaradei from IAEA
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
The United States is lobbying allies in a bid to oust the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency, perhaps as early as the end of the month, diplomats and officials said Wednesday.
The diplomats and officials from Western governments also told The Associated Press that – anticipating that present European diplomatic efforts will fail – Washington plans to ratchet up the pressure on Iran over its nuclear program when the International Atomic Energy Agency meets Feb. 28.
Washington, which accuses Tehran of making nuclear weapons and wants Iran brought before the UN Security Council for possible sanctions, considers IAEA head Mohammed ElBaradei too soft on Iran.
No US comment was available for Washington's strategies for the upcoming IAEA board of governors meeting.
But several diplomats and government officials from IAEA member countries, based in Vienna and other capitals, dismissed recent reports that the United States had given up attempts to unseat ElBaradei because of lack of support from other countries.
"They've been lobbying, and close friends have given them a good reception," said one of the sources familiar with the issue, who, like the others, spoke on condition of anonymity.
DUH
Hell, El Baradei wants them to have nuclear weapons. He is a total joke.
Well, I should say so.
whats the point.? im passed the point of caring..
warm up the MOABs....
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.