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Iran rejects UN nuclear deal; Russia “regrets” this

Russia Regrets Iran’s Refusal of UN Nuclear Deal VOA News 22 January Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says his country “regrets” Iran’s apparent rejection of the U.N.-backed proposal to send its uranium abroad to be enriched.

The remarks come amid signals both from the U.S., eager to take a tough stance on pressuring Iran, and China, which is reluctant to impose more sanctions.

Speaking at a press conference Friday, Lavrov said the U.N. Security Council could discuss sanctions, but he did not commit to supporting them.

Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the international community intends to put more pressure on Tehran. ………….
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says his country “regrets” Iran’s apparent rejection of the U.N.-backed proposal to send its uranium abroad to be enriched.

The remarks come amid signals both from the U.S., eager to take a tough stance on pressuring Iran, and China, which is reluctant to impose more sanctions.

Speaking at a press conference Friday, Lavrov said the U.N. Security Council could discuss sanctions, but he did not commit to supporting them.

Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the international community intends to put more pressure on Tehran.

Russia Regrets Iran’s Refusal of UN Nuclear Deal | Middle East | English

January 24, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Iran, politics international | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear weapons