Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06TOKYO696
2006-02-08 04:17:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tokyo
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UNCLAS TOKYO 000696
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION IRAN - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: Most Wednesday morning papers front-paged
the Imperial Household Agency's announcement Tuesday that
Princess Kiko is six weeks pregnant with her third child.
UNCLAS TOKYO 000696
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION IRAN - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: Most Wednesday morning papers front-paged
the Imperial Household Agency's announcement Tuesday that
Princess Kiko is six weeks pregnant with her third child.
1. "Iran Must Halt Uranium Enrichment" The liberal Asahi
editorialized (2/8): "... Members of the board of
directors at the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) have adopted a resolution referring the matter of
Iran's suspected nuclear development to the UN Security
Council, meaning that the situation has become more
serious. It is highly significant that the international
community, which had been seen as divided on the matter,
almost unanimously adopted the resolution with the
support of China and Russia. Iran should take this
resolution seriously.... Despite the referral to the
UNSC, however, there will not be discussions about
economic sanctions anytime soon, as the IAEA director is
expected to report to the UNSC on the situation again in
March. To break the impasse, a plan is afoot for Russia
to enrich Iran's uranium in order to prevent Tehran from
using it for military purposes. Iran and Russia are
expected to discuss the matter in mid-February, and the
IAEA will keep a close eye on developments in that area.
2. "Iranian President Ahmadinejad, meanwhile, has said
that no amount of IAEA resolutions can block Iran's
nuclear development, and displayed a hard-line stance
towards any international pressure. Public opinion in
Iran, both among conservatives and reformists, is coming
to view nuclear development as a matter of pride for the
Islamic nation, and opposition to foreign pressure is
growing. Nationalism is rising, as Shia Iranians will
hold important religious events this month. Using this
nationalism to bolster a confrontational stance is
extremely dangerous. The international community is not
denying Iran the right to the peaceful use of nuclear
power; the problem is that Tehran continues to take
actions that run counter to the safeguard measures based
on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.... Both China
and Russia have important roles to play in persuading
Iran to halt its uranium enrichment program. Time is
running out. The international community should attempt
to somehow resolve this issue diplomatically before
moving forward with sanctions on Tehran."
SCHIEFFER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION IRAN - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: Most Wednesday morning papers front-paged
the Imperial Household Agency's announcement Tuesday that
Princess Kiko is six weeks pregnant with her third child.
1. "Iran Must Halt Uranium Enrichment" The liberal Asahi
editorialized (2/8): "... Members of the board of
directors at the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) have adopted a resolution referring the matter of
Iran's suspected nuclear development to the UN Security
Council, meaning that the situation has become more
serious. It is highly significant that the international
community, which had been seen as divided on the matter,
almost unanimously adopted the resolution with the
support of China and Russia. Iran should take this
resolution seriously.... Despite the referral to the
UNSC, however, there will not be discussions about
economic sanctions anytime soon, as the IAEA director is
expected to report to the UNSC on the situation again in
March. To break the impasse, a plan is afoot for Russia
to enrich Iran's uranium in order to prevent Tehran from
using it for military purposes. Iran and Russia are
expected to discuss the matter in mid-February, and the
IAEA will keep a close eye on developments in that area.
2. "Iranian President Ahmadinejad, meanwhile, has said
that no amount of IAEA resolutions can block Iran's
nuclear development, and displayed a hard-line stance
towards any international pressure. Public opinion in
Iran, both among conservatives and reformists, is coming
to view nuclear development as a matter of pride for the
Islamic nation, and opposition to foreign pressure is
growing. Nationalism is rising, as Shia Iranians will
hold important religious events this month. Using this
nationalism to bolster a confrontational stance is
extremely dangerous. The international community is not
denying Iran the right to the peaceful use of nuclear
power; the problem is that Tehran continues to take
actions that run counter to the safeguard measures based
on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.... Both China
and Russia have important roles to play in persuading
Iran to halt its uranium enrichment program. Time is
running out. The international community should attempt
to somehow resolve this issue diplomatically before
moving forward with sanctions on Tehran."
SCHIEFFER