http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/061306O.shtmlNonaligned Nations Prepare to Back Iran
The Associated Press
Tuesday 13 June 2006
Vienna, Austria -
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The diplomats, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were divulging confidential information, said the 16 International Atomic Energy Agency board members from the Nonaligned Movement were likely to issue a joint statement at odds with Western efforts on enrichment.
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With the group statement decidedly favoring Iran, the United States and its allies were focusing on key nations with clout among nonaligned countries - such as Brazil, India and Argentina - that have sided with them in the past. They are urging them to put pressure on Iran in individual statements to accept an offer for talks on its nuclear program, said the diplomats.
One of the diplomats familiar with confidential consultations among nonaligned countries said those backing Iran's stance engaged in a "shouting match" with those leaning toward the Western line on Monday.
give up technology that could be used to make nuclear arms.
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Resistance by Russia and China to tough U.N. action contributed to Washington's decision last month to reverse decades of policy and agree to join in multinational talks with Iran - if Tehran accepts a package of incentives, freezes enrichment during the talks and places a long-term moratorium on such activity.
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