1.  Who are the members of the UN Security Council?

2.  What is the purpose of the UN Security Council?

3.  What is the purpose of the IAEA?  For information, click here.

4.  Define economic sanctions.  If the IAEA referred Iran to the Security Council, the ultimate consequence for Iran would probably be economic sanctions.  
-Which countries on the IAEA board oppose referral of Iran to the Security Council?
-What is generally believed to be the reason for this? 
-Explain the specific reasons for China, Russia and India's opposition.

5.  Define proliferation. 
-What is the purpose of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
-Under the NPT, what countries are allowed to have nuclear weapons?  Why?

6.  For what reason does Iran say it has its nuclear program? (para. 6)
-Why don't Western governments believe Iran?
-What do Western governments believe Iran is doing with its nuclear program?

7.  Define comply.  How did Iran fail to comply with its obligations to the NPT?

8.  What threat did Iran's chief nuclear negotiator make?

9.  In your opinion, how effective are the UN Security Council and the IAEA?  Explain your answer.