Russia's Medvedev warns Iran over nuclear deadlock

[maddezmom]

Source: AFP

(AFP) – 57 minutes ago

SINGAPORE — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday warned Iran it could face new sanctions if there is no progress in the deadlock over its nuclear programme.

Medvedev said after talks with President Barack Obama that neither he nor the US leader were satisfied with the pace of the process, as Tehran drags its feet over its response to a UN-sponsored deal.

"Our goal is clear, it is transparent" he said. "We are prepared to work further" to ensure Iran's nuclear programme is only for peaceful purposes, he said.

"In case we fail, the other options remain on the table, in order to move the process in a different direction," he said in reference to new sanctions against Tehran.



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[shadowknows69]

1. Why do I have the bad feeling that we've agreed to split Persia with Russia and China.

When it becomes "Clear that Iran will not comply with UN Sanctions"

[robo50]

2. Did you have a bad dream?

What is this fantasy of yours? Please explain.

[shadowknows69]

3. A) Yes I did. B) F^&* you. C) See B

[YouTakeTheSkyway]

4. This is good news

It means the concessions made over the missile shield have actually resulted in bringing Russia on board for sanctions.

[TomCADem]

5. Russia warns Tehran it is ‘running out of time’ in uranium deal stand-off

Source: Times UK

President Medvedev of Russia sounded an unexpectedly clear note of support for the United States over the Iran nuclear stand-off yesterday. He hinted that he was also fast running out of patience with Tehran and that Moscow might consider new sanctions.

Mr Medvedev said that neither he nor Mr Obama, whom he met in Singapore over the weekend, were satisfied with Tehran’s foot-dragging over a UN-backed deal that would allow Russia and others to enrich uranium for Iran. Mr Obama said that Tehran was running out of time.

Mr Medvedev said that Russia was trying to play a central role in diverting a crisis: “Our goal is clear, it is transparent. We are prepared to work further to ensure Iran’s nuclear programme is only for peaceful purposes. In case we fail, the other options remain on the table, in order to move the process in a different direction,” he said.

The “other options” were understood to refer to sanctions.

Read more: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east...

[Captain Hilts]

6. Iran behaves erratically, and the Russians don't like that a whole lot more than we do. nt

[Egnever]

7. Wow Obama got them to move

Thats pretty impressive.

[nvme]

8. I can bet

The president used that missle defense sheild as his bargain chip. we drop this over here and you support us in reigning in Iran