The foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany persuaded Iran on Wednesday to continue its freeze on nuclear activities, averting a diplomatic crisis that could have led to punitive international measures against Iran. The Iranians insist the freeze is only temporary. Asked what carrots the Europeans had offered as incentives, a European negotiator replied, "There were no carrots." No Carrots ?!? Perhaps Mr. Charlier would have better luck gaining access to nuclear facilities if he offered the officials a Flaming Carrot or two. |