US, Russia reaffirm commitment to consider sanctions against Iran
By APThursday, April 8, 2010
US, Russia reaffirm commitment to Iran sanctions
PRAGUE — President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (dih-MEE’-tree med-VYEH’-dyev) have reaffirmed their commitment to considering new sanctions against Iran if the Islamic republic continues to refuse to suspend uranium enrichment and start talks on its nuclear program.
Medvedev says it’s regrettable that Iran has not responded to many constructive proposals the international community has offered, and it’s possible the United Nations Security Council will have to take up the issue.
Obama says the U.S. will not tolerate any actions by Iran that risk an arms race in the Middle East or threaten the credibility of the international community.
Medvedev and Obama spoke after signing a new nuclear arms agreement between the U.S. and Russia in Prague.
