Iran Crisis, The Crisis is Deepening Options

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The Crisis is Deepening

The crisis triggered off by Iran’s nuclear programme is deepening, shortly before the UN ultimatum demanding Iran halt uranium enrichment expires. On April 28, UN nuclear watchdog head Mohamed ElBaradei will submit his report on Tehran’s nuclear programme before the permanent members of the UN Security Council. However, Tehran remains firm on its stance, defying the warnings issued by the international community. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei added Wednesday insult to injury anew, vowing that US interests worldwide will be struck if Iran is attacked.

"The Iranian nation will respond to any blow with double the intensity," argued Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Earlier, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had stated that his county would not give up on its legitimate and sacrosanct rights.

Only if the international bodies respect Iran’s rights and do not strip us of our rights, will we respect their resolution, the Iranian President has said.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had also stated that Tehran was ready to offer its nuclear know-how to all parties interested. The White House blasted Iran for pursuing the escalation of the crisis, underlining that it is about time the UN Security Council stepped in.


Washington is in favour of adopting a proposal that would increase US sanctions against Iran.

Washington wishes sanctions to be imposed under article 7 of the UN charter, which also foresees military action.

However, China and Russia keep opposing any military action against Iran and opt for a diplomatic solution.

And as tension is running high, Israel is to launch a spying satellite, aiming to record anything happening on Iran’s nuclear plants.

[NickTheGreek]

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