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Iran Bars EU From Nuke Talks

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 1, 2009 1:32 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The European Union is “disqualified” from participating in further nuclear talks with Iran, the country’s top general said today, accusing it of “interference” in post-election riots. At the same time, the EU is considering withdrawing its ambassadors in response to the arrest of nine British embassy staffers in Tehran last week, the BBC reports. One is still being held.

The military chief said EU members had supported the riots, and demonstrated hostility toward the Iranian people. Until now, Iran has aimed those allegations at Britain specifically. Nuclear talks were going poorly anyway; in the most recent round, Iran turned down an EU incentive package to stop its program, saying it was “non-negotiable.”

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad talks with a man during his visit to a construction site in Tehran on Monday.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad talks with a man during his visit to a construction site in Tehran on Monday.   (AP Photo)
In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, supporters of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, flash victory signs during a gathering near Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran.
In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, supporters of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, flash victory signs during a gathering near Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran.   (AP Photo)
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels, June 19, 2009.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Brussels, June 19, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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Cat-Lover
Jul 1, 2009 9:38 AM CDT
With our troops in three major conflict areas, we shouldn't dare think of going to war against Iran. We shouldn't think that! What we should do is wipe them out in one blow and answer to the world later.
doingtherightthing
Jul 1, 2009 6:59 AM CDT
here's the plan: Lets piss everybody off in Europe so we can create our own union of muslims led by Ahmaninejad . He's attacked the USA, Britain and Europe verbally. Accusing them of interfering with there elections. He's putting the west on notice........read the tea leaves............where does that leave Israel?
texasaurus
Jul 1, 2009 6:54 AM CDT
Keep digging that hole, a55wipe.

 
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