I AM SHOCKED, SHOCKED, AT THIS CHARGE - AT 5:50 P.M. ET:  I know all of you will share my sense of dismay:

Iran is stonewalling the UN nuclear watchdog agency about "possible military dimensions" to its suspect nuclear program, officials said Friday, urging the regime to clarify the mysterious role of a foreign explosives expert and shed light on other issues.

In its latest report, the International Atomic Energy Agency said it has pressed the Islamic Republic to clarify its uranium enrichment activities and reassure the world that it's not trying to build an atomic weapon.

Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful and geared solely toward generating electricity. The United States and key allies contend the country is covertly trying to build an atomic weapon.

COMMENT:  Oh, would I love to know about that "foreign explosives expert," especially what country he's from.  But don't despair over this stunning announcement.  The One will simply engage Iran, speak reasonably, say a few words about Islam, and they'll give up their nuclear program...just as we see the Earth cool and the oceans recede. 

Finally, the IAEA is acknowledging the suspicions that sane people have had for years.  The tragedy is that the Iranian program may be too far along for us to stop it, especially given the fact that every signal we send seems to rule out a military strike.

August 28, 2009