US warns Iran of more sanctions

AFP
Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The White House said Wednesday it was hopeful Iran would suspend its controversial nuclear activities, but warned of more international sanctions if Tehran does not.

“We hope the Iranians will provide a positive answer,” to world powers offering incentives for Iran to halt to sensitive nuclear fuel work, national security spokesman Gordon Johndroe said.

But “if they do not, the international community is united that more sanctions are coming,” he said.

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Earlier Wednesday Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed that Iran would not yield in the crisis.

“The Iranian people are steadfast and will not step back an inch against the oppressive powers,” Ahmadinejad told a rally in the southwestern province of Kohgelouyeh-Boyerahmad.

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