After months of conflicting signals on its nuclear intentions, Iran formally moved forward today on a change in its uranium enrichment program.

The country’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency informed that U.N. organization in Vienna of Iran’s decision to enrich some of its low-enriched uranium to a higher level.

While the ambassador said the purpose was for medical treatment, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the international community had no choice but to move toward imposing new sanctions.

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In Friday's question about the Eurozone, Leon wrote, "What is the point of being in the EU if other countries in the union do not help those countries that face financial difficulties? Today it might be Greece -- tomorrow it may well be Germany."

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