U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday that the United States has begun discussing with its allies methods of “pressure and sanctions” to take on Iran over the latter’s contentious nuclear program, emphasizing that the goal was to stop the Islamic regime without harming innocent civilians.
“We have begun discussions with our partners and like-minded nations about pressure and sanctions,” said Clinton.
“Our goal is to pressure the Iranian government, particularly the Revolutionary Guard elements without contributing to the suffering of ordinary [Iranians] who deserve better than what they are currently receiving,” she added.
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