US hints at force to prevent Iranian nukes
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A senior US non-proliferation official hinted in Jerusalem Sunday that the US may use force if necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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The United States is waiting to see a draft European Union resolution on Iran&#39;s nuclear program before deciding whether to back off a call for possible UN sanctions against Tehran for what Washington says is covert atomic weapons development, diplomats
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WASHINGTON/VIENNA  - The United States on Tuesday said non-military measures can be effective against Iran's nuclear ambitions and called for a new round of tougher U.N. sanctions if Tehran fails to halt nuclear enrichment that could be used to produce weapons.
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Iran, sandwiched between U.S. troops in  Iraq and Afghanistan, said on Thursday it believed the chance  of a U.S. attack was low since American forces were pinned down  elsewhere, but if one happened it would fail.
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Speaking firmly but softly, the Bush administration is looking for an answer from Iran as early as next week on a package of inducements designed to halt its development of what the United States fears are nuclear weapons.
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President Bush refuses to rule out war with Iran. Iranian President Mohammad Khatami says his country is ready to defend itself against a U.S. attack. The United States is pushing for a peaceful solution to its nuclear impasse with Iran but, with mistrust on both sides running high, encouraging signs are hard to find.
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The United States and Europe have urged Iran to suspend uranium enrichment to show it does not seek atomic weapons as Washington warned of Security Council action if Tehran did not comply.
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WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin L. Powell said yesterday the United States wants UN sanctions imposed on Iran after the Bush administration concluded the country is on the verge of enriching enough uranium for four nuclear weapons.
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The United States is worried about reports that Iran is using the last few days before it is to curtail nuclear activity to produce a gas that can be used to make nuclear weapons, an official said Friday.
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A statement by US Secretary of State Colin Powell revealing information about Iranian efforts to obtain nuclear weapons has created a stir in Washington.
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Report: Pentagon discussing possible military action against Iran to neutralise its nuclear weapons threat, including possible strikes on leadership targets.
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US strikes on Iran predicted as tension rises over arms smuggling and nuclear fears.
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Iran has the military might to deter attacks against it, Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani said, after President Bush said he would not rule out military force against Iran over its nuclear program.
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The United States said on Friday that what U.S. intelligence found to be a secret Iranian nuclear arms programme halted in 2003 could easily be revived because of later curbs on U.N. inspections in the country.
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West can halt spread of nuclear weapons by pre-emptive strike, say senior military strategists
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Washington says Iran plans to use its nuclear facilities to make atom bombs. Tehran says it merely wants to. US President George W. Bush wants Iran referred to the United Nations Security Council for possible sanctions.
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WASHINGTON/TEHRAN  - The United States on Sunday  played down any suggestion of attacking Iran, which it said may  be years from making an atomic bomb, but Tehran vowed to press  on with a nuclear program it insists is peaceful.