While there is no question that Iran covered up a nuclear program and was in violation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, it is still unclear if it was anywhere near making nuclear weapons. In any case, its candor in cooperating with the recent ultimatum takes the wind out of the sails of an American drive to keelhaul Iran before the UN Security Council, whose members appear to be favorably impressed by its cooperation. After the contempt the Bu**sh** administration demonstrated for the UN process over Iraq, it is not likely member countries will be bullied into enabling Washington’s agenda once more. AP/Salon