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Europe dithers on UN action on Iran |
2006-01-12 |
European foreign ministers will meet in Germany to decide what action should be taken about Iran's decision to resume nuclear activities. Iran has ended a two-year suspension of nuclear fuel research, renewing concerns that the country is trying to build an atomic bomb. It says it has broken United Nations (UN) seals at a uranium enrichment plant in order to produce electricity. British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw along with ministers from France and Germany, will hold talks in Berlin. British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he is aiming to get international agreement to refer Iran to the UN Security Council. "We will discuss how we take this forward now but the decision by Iran is very serious indeed," he said. "I don't think there is any point in people, or us, hiding our deep dismay at what Iran has decided to do." He has told Parliament economic sanctions will be considered. "A reference to the Security Council is entirely in line with what the Atomic Energy Authority itself decided some time ago," he said. |
Posted by:Fred |
#5 The only thing that's going to make a difference in Iran is someone(Bush, Israel) calling their bluff. That means telling them that either they "cease and decist, under verification", or they become the new Sodom and Gomorrah. I hope George Bush has the stones to do that. If not, I hope the Israelis will do that, with US backing. The only way to deal with a bully is to break his teeth. Nothing else works - nothing. Personally, I'd hate to have the last thing a lot of good people in Europe or Israel think is "oops - that didn't work" - as their eyeballs melt. |
Posted by: Old Patriot 2006-01-12 23:18 |
#4 France and Germany warned Iran this week not to pursue their nuclear research program. In fact, France and Germany warned Iran that if they didn't stop their program they would, you know, warn them again. Jay Leno |
Posted by: Inspector Clueso 2006-01-12 08:03 |
#3 This is the second time in our history that there has come back from Germany to Downing Street peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time, said |
Posted by: Besoeker 2006-01-12 07:59 |
#2 Heh, doc. I guess that's why they don't have one. |
Posted by: .com 2006-01-12 07:53 |
#1 The EU apparently thinks "Or Else" is undiplomatic. |
Posted by: doc 2006-01-12 07:51 |