Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday he has no doubt that Iran is adhering to international commitments on nuclear non-proliferation but regional and international concerns about Tehran\’s nuclear program could not be ignored.
Israel suggested on Monday it would be patient before taking any military action against Iran\’s nuclear program, saying during a visit by U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel there was still time for other options.
Iran is increasing the number of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges installed at its Natanz underground plant, despite tightening international sanctions aimed at stopping Tehran\’s nuclear progress, diplomats said on Wednesday.
If you have nuclear weapons, all sorts of bad behavior will be tolerated.
A powerful earthquake struck close to Iran\’s only nuclear power station on Tuesday, killing 30 people and injuring 800 as it devastated small villages, state media reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu\’s new government will face the immediate task of passing an austerity budget and the time-sensitive challenge of preventing what it believes is Iran\’s drive to develop nuclear weapons.
President Obama warned Iran of further isolation but stopped short of threatening military action should the country not cooperate with the international community on its nuclear program.
When President Obama visits Israel next week, Gavriel Yaakov wants him to jump-start the peace process.
Secretary of State John Kerry said President Obama would prefer to avoid considering military action against Iran, but Iran\’s failure to seriously negotiate makes \”confrontation more possible.\”
Nuclear talks between Iran and world powers this week were more constructive and positive than in the past, but Iran\’s willingness to negotiate seriously will not become clear until an April meeting, a senior Western diplomat said on Thursday.
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