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| US prepares sanctions as Iran calls for dialogue | |
| 2009-04-23 | |
| [Al Arabiya Latest] In her first appearance in Congress since becoming Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned Iran of tough sanctions if Tehran refuses to overtures on its nuclear program and said the U.S. will only deal with a Palestinian government that includes Hamas under certain conditions. "We are more than willing to reach out to the Iranians to discuss a range of issues," if Tehran reciprocates, Clinton said at the Congress hearing on U.S. foreign policy. "We are also laying the groundwork for the kind of very tough sanctions, I think you said crippling sanctions that might be necessary in the event that our offers are either rejected or the process is inconclusive or unsuccessful." Iran ready for dialogue
"By updating last year's package, the Islamic republic is announcing its readiness for constructive dialogue and interaction," chief nuclear negotiator Said Jalili said, quoted by Iranian news agencies. | |
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