1. Define the following words as used in the article:
unequivocal (para. 2)
censure (para. 3)
indecent (para. 4)
provocative (para. 10)

2. a) What action has Iran announced it will be taking regarding its nuclear program?
b) What reasons did their top nuclear official give for their actions? Be specific.

3. a) How has the Obama administration responded to Ali Akbar Salehi's announcement?
b) How has the British government responded?

4. For what purpose is enriched uranium used?

5. What nuclear capabilities does Iran currently have?

6. Why are Western countries so concerned about Iran's nuclear program? (Read the information in the "Background" below for further information.)

7. a) The U.S. has not had a diplomatic relationship with Iran since 1979 when Iranian revolutionaries held U.S. Embassy workers hostage. President Obama changed this position by having officials from his administration negotiate with Iran without preconditions. Why do you think this approach has not improved Iran's response to requests to end its nuclear program?
b) How do you think the U.S. and members of the U.N. Security Council should deal with Iran? Explain your answer.