Yes to dialogue that listens resolutely – No to sanctions and deaf ears

IAEA Report on Iran Released, US Officials Vow More Sanctions
10 November, 2011 – Local Editor – moqawama.org

As the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) published its report concerning the Iranian nuclear program, US senators and administration officials reiterated their concern of a military strike that would lead to a “disastrous war” in the region.

In this context, the US officials further expressed it would be better to increase sanctions already imposed on Iran, rather than dive into unknown repercussions of a military attack.

Senior US administration officials expected that President Barack Obama’s government would increase sanctions on Iran, without giving any further details.

In an interview with The Cable, Senator John Kerry stated, “It’s of enormous concern to everybody and a lot of conversations are taking place right now about how to respond. It clearly means we have to ratchet up on Iran, probably tougher sanctions and other things”.

Senator John McCain on another hand affirmed to The Cable, with reference to sanctions imposed on Iran, “The first thing we should do is talk to the Russians and the Chinese and tell them to get with it and pass the increased sanctions through the U.N.”.

Also, Senator Joe Lieberman issued a statement in which he stressed that a military threat must be credible, further calling upon the Congress to pass a new Iran sanctions bill, which was previously regarded as unnecessary.

“It is time for an unequivocal declaration that we will stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability — by peaceful means if we possibly can, but with military force if we absolutely must”, Lieberman claimed.

Moreover, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein indicated, “Now is the time for Iran to answer these concerns, to abide by its commitments and demonstrate to the world that it is not seeking a nuclear weapon”.

The US stances come as mere evidence to the US-led western interferences in all UN, and international resolutions. The West will not allow any nation to become developed and self-sufficient, especially if stands against the western dominating scheme. …more