Britain says U.N. sanctions have hit Iran's economy
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Two rounds of U.N. sanctions  against Iran for refusing to halt sensitive nuclear activities  have had an economic and political impact on the Islamic  Republic, Britain's U.N. ambassador said on Wednesday.
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The world's major powers made progress Thursday on possible new sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment but some differences remain, U.N. diplomats said.
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Proposed new U.N. sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program call for mandatory travel bans and asset freezes for specific Iranian officials and vigilance on all banks in Iran, according to a draft text.
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The United States and Britain said on Tuesday Iran could soon face sanctions because it showed no sign of halting sensitive nuclear work, while the EU said the latest talks had been helpful but had brought no breakthrough.
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China, backed by Russia, balked on Friday at financial sanctions against Iran during talks among six powers on a new U.N. Security Council resolution that would penalize Tehran for its nuclear program.
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Britain is ready to push for tougher sanctions against Iran both through the United Nations and the European Union, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Tuesday.
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Some quotes about the new sanctions against Iran announced Thursday:
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The US has announced sweeping sanctions against Iran.
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Iran on Monday suspended its uraniumenrichment activities under a commitment in an agreement reached with the European Union, the state TV reported.
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Iran faces heightened criticism over its escalating nuclear activity at a U.N. watchdog meeting this week that will provide a barometer of sentiment for broader sanctions against Tehran.
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Britain backed Israel Tuesday in its push for tougher sanctions against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme, as Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert sought to increase international pressure on Tehran.
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Iran criticized on Sunday Tony Blair's appointment as Middle East peace envoy but welcomed his successor as British prime minister, Gordon Brown.
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European leaders are considering their own economic sanctions against Iran over its refusal to forgo parts of its nuclear program, France's foreign minister said Sunday, indicating that U.N.-imposed penalties have not been effective.
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The Bush administration expressed  concern on Tuesday about Iran's pursuit of longer-range  ballistic missiles and imposed U.S. economic penalties against  Chinese companies it accused of helping Tehran in those  efforts.
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TEHRAN -- Iranian officials said yesterday that any further UN Security Council sanctions on the country could jeopardize its recent decisions to grant international inspectors greater access to nuclear sites and disclose information about past activities.
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DAVOS, Switzerland  - Iran said on Saturday it was surprised by proposed new sanctions over its nuclear program and said major powers should have waited for the verdict of a United Nations watchdog in March.
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Editor. This article is from the political-economic monthly IRAN FOCUS, published by the UK based Menas Associates. For more on Menas Associates please visit www.