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Iran: Ahmadinejad Threatens EU
 Tehran, 5 Dec. (AKI) - Speaking shortly before senior diplomats from six world powers were scheduled to meet in Paris on Tuesday to discuss sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned the European Union that any punitive measure would be considered an act of hostility by Tehran. "I am telling you in plain language that from now on, if you try, whether in your propaganda or at international organisations, to take steps against the rights of the Iranian nation, the Iranian nation will consider it an act of hostility," Ahmadinejad said. Should be very effective against the EU. The five permanent members of the UN Security Council- the Unite States, Russia, China, Britain and France - plus Germany are discussing a draft resolution imposing sanctions on Iran after the country ignored a UN 31 August ultimatum demanding that it halt sensitive nuclear work which the international community fears is aimed at building nuclear weapons. Iran claims its atomic programme is solely for civilian use. Lol. Hell, even Elbaradai, the Grate Equivocator, has finally given up on this fiction. "If you insist on pursuing this path (Iran) will reconsider its relations with you," the Iranian president was also quoted as saying on Tuesday during a visit to the Mazandaran province on the Caspian Sea. On Monday, French foreign minister Philippe Douste-Blazy the six world powers were close to an agreement on the resolution. Talks have stalled for months over sanctions, which are opposed by Russia and China - close commercial allies of Iran - and strongly endorsed by the US. (Rar/Aki) Emphasis added Adding the US, I guess that covers everybody in the West, except for Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, and Canada. Posted by: mrp 2006-12-05 |
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