Gary Fitleberg

The head of the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reiterated world concern about Iran's uranium enrichment program, a key step toward building nuclear weapons, Reuters reported.

"I am calling on them obviously to fully suspend all enrichment-related activities," Mohamed ElBaradei, the IAEA chief, said.

The IAEA demanded last month that Iran suspend enrichment programs but stopped short of referring the issue to the U.N. Security Council, which could impose economic sanctions on Iran to slow its nuclear program.

Iran has 37 tons of uranium, enough to build several atomic weapons.

Gary Fitleberg is a Political Analyst specializing in International Relations with emphasis on Middle East affairs.

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