In nuclear talks, he's vital (but unloved)ElBaradei remains best hope on Iran

From: International Herald Tribune | Date: September 18, 2007| Author: Elaine Sciolino and William J. Broad | Copyright information


International Herald Tribune

09-18-2007

Late in August, Mohamed ElBaradei put the finishing touches on a nuclear accord negotiated in secret with Iran. The deal would be divisive and risky, one of the biggest gambles of his 10 years as director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran would answer questions about its clandestine nuclear past in exchange for a series of concessions. With no advance notice or media strategy, ElBaradei ordered the plan relea...

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