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Iran's nuclear program is testing the diplomacy of the Obama administration. There are concerns over the country's admission of a second nuclear plant built near a military base. The United States has urged Iran for transparency.
But recent indicators show that an icy dialogue over Iran's program may now be thawing.
After a meeting with president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, The United Nations' top weapons inspector says that Iran is easing closer to cooperation. The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, says Tehran appears to be avoiding confrontation surrounding its nuclear ambitions.
A New York Times article reports that U.S. officials believe Iran is developing a working bomb.
But other U.S. officials now suggest the article may have been exaggerated showing there may be some confusion in Iran policy. National Security Adviser Gen. James Jones said there has been some speculation.
U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice emphasized Iran's progress over negotiations while defending the UN's role on the world stage.
"We cannot tackle these challenges alone. No one is," said UN Ambassador Susan Rice.
Iran insists its intentions are peaceful and that uranium used from its nuclear plants will be used for energy. The U-N's top watchdog says the US should wait for more conclusive results.
"There is no proof that there is a weapon program in Iran," said Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohamed Elbaradei.
Aside from all the smiles and handshakes--In what could be a era of understanding and compromise, a date has been set for weapons inspectors to view Iran's Fordo nuclear facility near the city of Qom, but a compromise on how to forge ahead promises to be challenging.
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