1.  To what does the U.S. credit passage of an IAEA resolution critical of Iran's nuclear activities?  How does this differ from Iran's claim?

2.  Of the 35 Countries voting on the IAEA resolution, only 1 country voted against it.  Name the country.  Why do you think that country cast the only dissenting vote? (If you don't know anything about the country or it's leader, don't just guess - do a google search and you should find the answer quickly.)

3.  What is the significance of 12 countries (including Russia and China) abstaining from voting on the resolution critical of Iran?  What can you infer about their faith in Iran's claim that its nuclear program is designed solely for peaceful electricity generation?

4.  Describe the role that the U.S. Congress played in India's decision to vote against Iran.

5.  On what basis did India cast its vote, according to India's Foreign Secretary Saran?  What two groups in India were vocal in their opposition to the vote?  What agreement does India still expect to keep with Iran?  Do you think Iran will do so?  Explain your answer.

6.  For what reason do the U.S. and its European allies believe Iran has a nuclear program? (para. 27)

7.  Why is it in the best interest of the rest of the world to support the U.S. and the E.U. in their attempts to stop Iran's nuclear activities?
Think about this passage from a Sept. 23 CNSNews.com article when answering, as well as the amount of aid and trade the U.S. gives to the rest of the world:
"Marking the start of 'Sacred Defense Week' -- a commemoration of the 1980 Iraqi invasion which triggered a costly eight-year war -- Iran displayed weaponry Thursday including six Shahab-3 ballistic missiles. ...  The missiles were draped in banners bearing such slogans as 'Israel should be wiped off the face of the earth' and 'We will trample America under our feet.'"