Imperfect but realistic solution

If, as seems highly probable, the zero-enrichment option can't be achieved, delayed limited enrichment is the only realistically achievable remaining diplomatic alternative.

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Responding to Iran's nuclear ambitions
How should the international community respond?
Pursue a diplomatic solution
What form might a diplomatic agreement with Iran take?
Allow delayed, limited enrichment in Iran
Imperfect but realistic solution
Balanced incentives and disincentives
Intrusive monitoring and inspection
Phased development of enrichment capabiity
Time-limited pause
Avoids risk of military conflict
In keeping with Non Proliferation Treaty
Iran achieves a key obejctive
Iran avoids further economic harm
Normalise relationship between Iran and the West
Strengthen international confidence
Widespread international support
Delay unprecedented and unjustified
Iran fears delay will lead to loss of right to enrich
Iran fears inspectors will stray beyond brief
Negotiation with Iran legitimises the regime
Pilot enrichment facilitates weapon program
Pilot enrichment undermines inspection
Proposal rewards Iran's misbehaviour
Proposed limits are too permissive
Reinterpretation of UN resolutions
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