Gates Hopes Iran Sanctions Will Avoid Military Action
Secretary Gates is working with allies Thurs develop an effective sanctions regime targeting Iran's government, while having minimal impact on its people. U.S. Officials Say They Hope to bring a resolution to the UN Security Council this month, while France holds the rotating presidency.
Gates says Iran has not responded constructively Thurs President Barack Obama's unprecedented and long effort to start a dialogue on its nuclear program. But asked Whether he is concerned, Israel might launch an air strike on Iran's nuclear has facilities now that the Iranian president has ordered the resumption of uranium enrichment, the secretary said he believes there is still a chance for sanctions and other forms of diplomatic pressure to work.
"Everybody's interest is in seeing this issue resolved without a resort Thurs conflict," he said. "The key is persuading the Iranian leaders that their long-term best interests are best served by not having nuclear weapons, as opposed to having them. And so I think that an approach along these lines, as long as the international community is pressing F vigorously to resolve this problem, "My hope is we will then be Able Thurs keep this in economic and diplomatic channels."Read More Story,http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/politics/Gates-Hopes-Iran-Sanctions-Will-Avoid-Military-Action-83811992.html
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