Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The Push For Sanctions Against Iran Is Gaining Traction

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Graphic: Iran's nuclear program. DER SPIEGEL

EU Plans Massive Sanctions Against Iran -- Hans-Jürgen Schlamp, Spiegel Online

The EU is preparing tough sanctions against Iran's energy and financial sectors, according to a confidental list of proposals drawn up for EU foreign ministers and obtained by SPIEGEL ONLINE. The measures, aimed at forcing Iran to back down in the nuclear dispute, would have a dramatic impact on the economy.

The statement by the EU foreign ministers after their meeting in Brussels on Monday sounded harmless: the EU would stick to its "dual track" approach of threatening economic sanctions and offering negotiations to stop Tehran developing nuclear weapons.

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More News On The Push To Impose Sanctions On Iran

US seeks Iran sanctions within 60 days -- Sydney Morning Herald
Clinton threatens to impose sanctions on Iran soon -- Xinhuanet
Clinton: Iran has left us little choice but to impose sanctions -- Haaretz
US warns Iran: time and patience 'running out' -- AFP
Barak demands UN sanctions on Iran -- Jerusalem Post
Ban says will help promote sanctions against Iran -- Ynet News
Russia 'Very Alarmed' Over Iran -- Moscow Times/Reuters
China Resists Call for Iran Sanctions -- FOX news
Japan's Hatoyama pressures Iran on nuclear plans -- Africasia
US turns screw on Ankara over sanctions -- Financial Times
Iran says new IAEA head's report misleading, biased -- Reuters
Iran says can deal with gasoline sanctions-report -- Reuters

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