Atomic Energy Agency Goes Wild

... and submits a resolution calling on Iran to:

# Reestablish a freeze on uranium enrichment and related activities.

Yes... lets re-re-re-re-establish that freeze. Nothing like frozen heavy water to melt a cold UN diplomat's heart.

# Consider whether to stop construction of a heavy water reactor that could be the source of plutonium for weapons.

This time, we want them to consider it really deeply. Give it a good thinking over You know, internal discussions and all. Let 'em do what they like, so long as its been solidly considered.

# Formally ratify an agreement allowing the IAEA greater inspecting authority and continue honoring the agreement before it is ratified.

Because what we can rely on is a sincere promise by Ahmadinejad not to do anything sneaky. Previous insincere promises don't count, he had his fingers crossed. Moreover this time, ElBaradei is warning he'll look under the bed and on the top shelf of the cupboards.

# Give the IAEA additional power in its investigation of Iran's nuclear program, including 'access to individuals' for interviews, as well as to documentation on its black-market nuclear purchases, equipment that could be used for nuclear and non-nuclear purposes and 'certain military-owned workshops' where nuclear activities might be going on.

More power for the IAEA. It's always reassuring to have competant people in charge. Could we give them control over the Philadelphia City Council while we're at it?