Big Security Council Members Agree on Iran

[Eugene]

Big Security Council Members Agree on Iran

By BETH GARDINER,

Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 5 minutes ago

LONDON - Russia and China agreed with the United States and its European allies Monday
that Iran must fully suspend its nuclear program, but the countries stopped short of demanding
referral to the U.N. Security Council, Britain's Foreign Office said.

In a conciliatory statement, Iran's ambassador to Moscow praised a Russian proposal to move the
Iranian uranium enrichment program to its territory — a step that could resolve the deadlock over
Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin also urged caution in dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue,
saying that Tehran might still agree to the Russian offer and warning "it's necessary to work
carefully and avoid any sharp, erroneous moves."

Britain, France and Germany, backed by Washington, want Iran to be referred to the Security Council,
which can impose sanctions.

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Full article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060116/ap_on_re_mi_ea/europe_iran_12

[DoYouEverWonder]

1. I never thought I would wish for the day

for that headline to say, Big Security Council Members Agree on US. (or some variation)

[HuffleClaw]

2. associated press, once again misleading the public

LATER in the article is the TRUTH about china's position.

"The Foreign Ministry in Beijing took a cautious tone. "China believes that under the current situation, all relevant sides should remain restrained and stick to solving the Iranian nuclear issue through negotiations."

which is a polite way of telling bush to go jump in a lake.

[mom cat]

3. Headline should have read "US fails to coerce Security Council".

This was not a victory for the US but for the Russia-China alliance.

[Voltaire99]

4. Exactly how I read it (but not how corporate media wishes it to be read)

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