NOTE TO STUDENTS: Before answering the questions, read the "Background" below the questions.

1.  What is the purpose of the IAEA?

2.  What did the IAEA's new report conclude about Iran's nuclear program?

3.  What makes the IAEA's report significant, since a lot of the information in it has been reported previously?

4.  a) Why is the IAEA's report a problem for Israel?
b)  How is the Israeli government reacting to the IAEA's conclusion about Iran? Be specific.

5.  a) Define sanctions.
b)  Since learning about Iran's secret nuclear program almost 10 years ago, what has the IAEA done to prevent Iran from moving forward?
c)  How effective have U.N. sanctions been in persuading Iran to end its pursuit of nuclear weapons?

6.  Consider the "Background" below the questions, as well as the information found at the links in "Resources".  What should the U.N./Israel do about Iran's nuclear weapons program?