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Iran risks sanctions if diplomacy fails. You betcha. |
2009-04-04 |
![]() But plans for a fourth round of international sanctions will remain on hold at least until after Iran's presidential elections in June, diplomats added. Earlier this week, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Western powers should not rush to impose new sanctions on Iran at a time when Tehran has a good chance to move to normal ties with Washington. There are hopes in Washington and other Western capitals that a moderate will win the Iranian election and seize upon Obama's recent offer of new diplomatic engagement with the Islamic Republic. |
Posted by:Fred |
#2 Sanctions have only worked when stringently enforced. Iran has a rich primary network, Russia, China, etc, as well as an ample underground network of suppliers. Finally, the loophole of "dual use" technology has never been closed. Crunch time approaches ... |
Posted by: William Marcy Tweed 2009-04-04 19:17 |
#1 I love hearing about sanctions, isn't that where the ruling classes with hold necessities from the commoners so they don't have to do without? Great plan jackasses, it always worked so well in the past. |
Posted by: NCMike 2009-04-04 09:39 |