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UN Nuke Watchdog Accuses Iran of Hiding Data

Tehran says it has 'left no question unanswered'

By Neal Colgrass, Newser Staff

Posted May 26, 2008 8:04 PM CDT

(Newser) – The UN's nuclear watchdog blasted Tehran today for hiding data on its nuclear weapons program, BBC reports. The UN said Iran had blocked access to documents and experts while running 3,500 centrifuges, which can enrich uranium for nuclear weapons. Iran quickly vowed to keep... Read full story »

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