Berlin, Jan 10, SPA -- The U.N. nuclear watchdog confirmed on Tuesday that Iran has broken U.N. seals at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant, setting the stage for a showdown between the Islamic republic and the West. "I can confirm that the Iranians have begun removing (U.N.) seals at Natanz in the presence of IAEA inspectors," International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) spokeswoman Melissa Fleming was quoted as saying by Reuters. --SPA 12 35 Local Time 09 35 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/318096