Iranians Divided on Nuclear Inspection Issue

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TEHRAN, Sept. 6 — Tension among political groups here is intensifying over whether Iran will allow more aggressive inspections of its nuclear sites.

The possibility is remote that Iran would sign the additional protocol for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty before the International Atomic Energy Agency meets on Monday to discuss the issue. The agency could send the case to the United Nations Security Council if it concludes that Iran's nuclear activities pose a threat.

But the issue has divided policy makers here into two distinct groups, not necessarily along the lines of their hard-line or reformist affiliations. One side wants to yield to the international pressure and open up nuclear sites to surprise inspections, while the other wants to refuse, despite any consequences.

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/07/international/middleeast/07TEHR.html
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Will this become our next war?