On 4 February 2006, at the end of a three-day Special Session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which had been called for by Germany, France and Britain (the so-called EU Trio), its Board of Directors voted to “report” Iran to the UN Security Council. Accordingly, the copy of a special report which Dr. Mohammed ElBaradei, the Director-General, will present to the Board at the agency’s regular meeting on March 6, will also be forwarded to the UN Security Council. Expectedly, the Council will initially only “debate” Iran’s nuclear dossier, may censure Iran, but will avoid imposing sanctions on the country. Russians and Chinese are not yet ready for sanctions, which will particularly harm their vast economic interests in Iran ( AIC UPDATE No. 39).

The following article is the Persian translation of “Nuclear Crisis Calls for US-Iran Dialogue within a Collective 6+1 Framework” originally published in the AIC Update, Vol. 3, No. 39, January 2006. Read the original article...

IAEA Voted to Report Iran to the UN Security Council
On 4 February 4, 2006, the Board of Directors of the International Atomic Energy Agency voted to report Iran’s nuclear dossier to the United Nations Security Council. The West has long feared that Tehran is seeking to build nuclear weapons under the guise of a civilian nuclear power program. Iran insists that it wants power, not bombs. Concerns over Iran’s intentions were heightened after Tehran said in January that it would resume some nuclear enrichment activities. The IAEA's resolution paves the way for the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on Iran. But it also postpones any UN action by at least a month, as a result of a compromise demanded by Russia and China, who had previously been reluctant to refer Iran to the UN. Read articles in AIC Update No 39 and in this issue.

English
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD /meast/02/06/iran.inspections/

http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Documents/ Board/2006/gov2006-14.pdf

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/46802 94.stm

http://www.globalpolicy.o rg/security/sanction/iran/2006/0202draftres.htm

Persian
http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/story /2006/02/060204_pm-ahmadinejad- letter.shtml

http://news.gooya.com/politics/archives/0435 45.php

http://sharifnews.ir/?15128

http://www.entekhab.ir/display/? ID=14561&page=1

Violence Follows Insulting Cartoons of Prophet Mohammad
After a long delay, religious Iranians reacted to the insulting cartoons of Prophet Mohammad. The Council of Ministers of the Arab League and the Iranian Government said that the cartoons were an insult to Islam. Islam forbids any depiction of Prophet Muhammad or of Allah. Violent protests have erupted throughout the Muslim world. Iran cut trade ties with Denmark and Iranians pelted the Danish Embassy with fire bombs and stones.

English
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4687116.st m

http://news.yahoo.com/s /ap/20060206/ap_on_re_mi_ea/prophet_drawings

http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WO RLD/meast/02/07/iran.cartoon.ap/

Persian
http:// www.baztab.ir/news/34669.php

http:// www.baztab.ir/news/34667.php

Massive Demonstrations are Planned for Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
February 11, 2006, equivalent to 22 Bahman, 1384 in the Iranian calendar, is the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Each year the Iranian state organizations hold celebrations on the occasion, and some take part in street demonstrations to show support for the Government. This year, the anniversary coincides with the vote of the IAEA to report Iran to the United Nations Security Council. The Government has planned huge demonstration to show the West that it has the backing of the Iranians for its nuclear policy. The planned demonstrations are expected to bring millions to the streets throughout the country, Tehran in particular.

English
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_revolution

Persian
http://www.iran- newspaper.com/1384/841118/html/politic.htm#s57934 5

Mourning the Third Imam of Shia
The Shia Moslims throughout the world observe the Month of Moharam as a Holy month. During this month, the Third Imam, Hussein, along with 72 members of his family and followers, was martyred by the Caliphate Moaveyeh in Karbala, Iraq. February 8- 9, 2006 is the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The two days, which are called Ashoura and Tasoua, are the Public Holidays and the Iranians commemorate them by mourning and attending various religious ceremonies.

Learn more
http://www.ashura.c om/

h ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_Ashurah

Giandomenico Picco served in the United Nations from 1973-1992, most recently as Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs. He played a crucial role in several Middle East negotiations, including the release of Western hostages in Lebanon, the 1988 cease-fire agreement between Iran and Iraq, and the Geneva agreements on the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.Read full...

http:// www.conflict- resolution.org/sitebody/education/Picco.htm

http://diplomacy.shu.edu/dialogue/news/cros sing.html

http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/p/picc o-gun.html

http://www.ihc.ucsb.edu/events/ event_files/past/oldersite/picco/

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