Iran's foreign minister welcomed the U.S. intelligence report released yesterday that said Iran was no longer actively pursuing a nuclear program and hadn't pursued one since 2003. The new National Intelligence Estimate report counters recent assertions by Bush administration officials. Israeli officials said they still believe Iran is trying to develop a nuclear weapon. more >>

The U.S. intelligence community on Monday threw some cold water on the much-heated debate over Iran's alleged efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Iran, it turns out, may not be actively working on getting nuclear weapons—or, at least, may be years away from reaching that point. The new National Intelligence Estimate may weaken the urgency of the Bush administration's case for tough diplomatic actions against Iran and undercut the claims by some hawks who have been pressing for military strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. It's likely to be a PR bonanza for Iran's leaders, who have been hammered by the Bush administration over the nuclear issue. more >>

Report complicates U.S. bid for additional sanctions against Tehran. more >>

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A rare summit on halting North Korea's nuclear program raises expectations on the Korean Peninsula. more >>

But Tehran stays defiant, and U.N. diplomacy is falling short. more >>

Israelis cheer reports that their Air Force hit what may have been a secret nuclear-related target more >>

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Tehran's signs of cooperation with nuclear inspectors set back U.S. sanctions effort. more >>

Politics is complicating a comprehensive agreement on new limits. more >>

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According to this poll, Europeans would favor bombing Iran if it got nuclear weapons by a 52-to-40-percent margin: more >>