El-Baradei's Stalemate with Iran

(07 Sep 09 - RV) Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the Islamic Republic was ready for
dialogue on "challenges" facing the world but made clear today Tehran would not back down in a dispute over atomic activities which the West fears are aimed at making bombs. The West suspects Iran is pursuing the means to produce atomic bombs behind the facade of a civilian nuclear programme. Iran says its purpose is only to make electricity. Meanwhile, In Vienna, IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said his agency was stuck in "stalemate" with Iran over issues that had stirred international mistrust in its nuclear designs.