Obviously the “never-give-up-our-nukes” declaration of the Iranian President convinced the European Union, which joined with the United States in urging the International Atomic Energy Agency to report Iran to the UN Security Council for treaty violations. (DR, 9/22/05) Australia, Canada, and Japan added their voices to the request, as well. However, according to the Washington Post, several members of the IAEA board—most notably Russia, China, and several developing counties that have nuclear programs—are dragging their feet. Color us surprised.
A yearslong effort to find an affordable way to turn cargo planes into strike platforms is now an official program with anticipated fielding in 2027.