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Clinton Threatens Sanctions If Iran Won't Come to Table

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(Newser) – Hillary Clinton said today that the US is “laying the groundwork” for sanctions against Iran if it doesn’t participate in nuclear talks, the BBC reports. The secretary of State said a rebuff of US overtures or continued enrichment would lead to a “very tough” response. Iran is engaged in discussions with other nations and has continued to enrich uranium despite UN sanctions.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at a ceremony at Iran's nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at a ceremony at Iran's nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz.   (AP Photo)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies on Capitol Hill.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies on Capitol Hill.   (AP Photo)
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee today.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee today.   (AP Photo)
The Bushehr nuclear power plant near the southern Iranian port city of Bushehr.
The Bushehr nuclear power plant near the southern Iranian port city of Bushehr.   (AP Photo)
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AS1280
Apr 22, 09 12:31 PM CDT
Sanctions, smanctions. Wasn't Iran under sanctions already? They don't care! This is such an empty threat. We're like parents to rowdy children, "Really, this time, you're gonna get a time out! I mean it!" Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
Apr 22, 09 1:04 PM CDT
Even worse... if you don't mind what I say, I'll say it again! Reply
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SPH
Apr 22, 09 8:52 PM CDT
I assume that if Iran continues it's uranium enrichment program Israel will air lift some powerful sanctions...Not withstanding the environmental mess that will produce... Reply
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