Bush team determined to work on Iran nuclear issue.nov 12th

Antaletriangle · 11-12-2008, 09:20 PM

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5...DS5svyG6A30SiQ
Bush team determined to work on Iran nuclear issue

WASHINGTON (AFP) — A US envoy will meet his international partners in Paris this week to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, as the departing Bush administration aims to "work the issue," officials said Wednesday.

State Department deputy spokesman Robert Wood said William Burns, the number three at the State Department, will be in Paris on Thursday for talks on Iran with his counterparts from Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany.

Asked if the administration of President George W. Bush could consider any new steps against Iran with only months left, Wood replied: "I'm not going to pre-empt the meeting and talk about what they may or may not come to agreement on.

"But, look, it's a meeting to try to touch base with our counterparts and see how we move forward. We are still very concerned about what Iran is doing," Wood said.

When pressed on whether the administration, which leaves office in January, had any time left to determine how to progress, Wood said the leadership planned to push on during its remaining weeks.

"The administration is in office until noon January 20 so we're going to continue to work the issue because it is that important."

When it was suggested Burns would not be able to push for further sanctions against Iran, Wood told reporters the meeting would consist of talks "about next steps with the dual-track strategy. That's all."

The United States and its European allies have pressed for a third round of UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran but have run into resistance from Russia and China.

Apart from urging sanctions, the six countries have put forward a package of technological, economic and political incentives if Iran suspends uranium enrichment, which they fear Tehran is pursuing to build a nuclear weapon.

Tehran strongly denies the accusation, saying its nuclear programme is aimed purely at producing civilian energy.

Tensions arose late last month within the group of six countries when the United States slapped sanctions on Russia's main arms firm over the alleged sale of sensitive military technology to Iran.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov described the US move as "inadmissible" and warned the sanctions would affect talks between world powers on the Iranian nuclear program.
World powers to meet anew on Iran sanctions
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i...hgngAD94D0PG80
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior diplomats from six world powers are to meet this week to discuss stalled efforts to impose new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, U.S. officials said Tuesday.

Thursday's meeting in Paris will bring together high-level foreign ministry officials from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States — and Germany, the officials said. The U.S. will be represented by Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns, they said.

Burns is currently in Moscow for talks with senior Russian officials on Iran and other matters, including Russia's war with Georgia and U.S. plans for a missile shield in Europe that have seriously damaged ties between the former Cold War foes, the officials said.

Burns, the third-ranking official in the State Department, is the most senior official to visit Russia since the war in Georgia in August, although Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has met with Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov twice since then, most recently over the weekend in Egypt.

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Swanny · 11-12-2008, 11:25 PM

There is no doubt in my mind that they will attack Iran

11-12-2008, 11:31 PM

Hopefully George boy will be in the front line in Iran.

mntruthseeker · 11-12-2008, 11:33 PM

No doubt in my mind it will be based on another lie

wonder if they really think we are that stupid !!!!

THE eXchanger · 11-12-2008, 11:43 PM

WHAT BOTHERS ME THE MOST about all of this
is they are NOT the voice,
for the american people !!!

Swanny · 11-12-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mntruthseeker

No doubt in my mind it will be based on another lie

wonder if they really think we are that stupid !!!!

We aren't but most people in the western world are

Dantheman62 · 11-13-2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXchanger

WHAT BOTHERS ME THE MOST about all of this
is they are NOT the voice,
for the american people !!!

Good point eXchanger!

11-12-2008, 09:20 PM	#1
Antaletriangle Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: U.K. Posts: 3,380	Bush team determined to work on Iran nuclear issue.nov 12th http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5...DS5svyG6A30SiQ Bush team determined to work on Iran nuclear issue WASHINGTON (AFP) — A US envoy will meet his international partners in Paris this week to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, as the departing Bush administration aims to "work the issue," officials said Wednesday. State Department deputy spokesman Robert Wood said William Burns, the number three at the State Department, will be in Paris on Thursday for talks on Iran with his counterparts from Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany. Asked if the administration of President George W. Bush could consider any new steps against Iran with only months left, Wood replied: "I'm not going to pre-empt the meeting and talk about what they may or may not come to agreement on. "But, look, it's a meeting to try to touch base with our counterparts and see how we move forward. We are still very concerned about what Iran is doing," Wood said. When pressed on whether the administration, which leaves office in January, had any time left to determine how to progress, Wood said the leadership planned to push on during its remaining weeks. "The administration is in office until noon January 20 so we're going to continue to work the issue because it is that important." When it was suggested Burns would not be able to push for further sanctions against Iran, Wood told reporters the meeting would consist of talks "about next steps with the dual-track strategy. That's all." The United States and its European allies have pressed for a third round of UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran but have run into resistance from Russia and China. Apart from urging sanctions, the six countries have put forward a package of technological, economic and political incentives if Iran suspends uranium enrichment, which they fear Tehran is pursuing to build a nuclear weapon. Tehran strongly denies the accusation, saying its nuclear programme is aimed purely at producing civilian energy. Tensions arose late last month within the group of six countries when the United States slapped sanctions on Russia's main arms firm over the alleged sale of sensitive military technology to Iran. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov described the US move as "inadmissible" and warned the sanctions would affect talks between world powers on the Iranian nuclear program. World powers to meet anew on Iran sanctions http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i...hgngAD94D0PG80 WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior diplomats from six world powers are to meet this week to discuss stalled efforts to impose new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, U.S. officials said Tuesday. Thursday's meeting in Paris will bring together high-level foreign ministry officials from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council — Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States — and Germany, the officials said. The U.S. will be represented by Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns, they said. Burns is currently in Moscow for talks with senior Russian officials on Iran and other matters, including Russia's war with Georgia and U.S. plans for a missile shield in Europe that have seriously damaged ties between the former Cold War foes, the officials said. Burns, the third-ranking official in the State Department, is the most senior official to visit Russia since the war in Georgia in August, although Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has met with Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov twice since then, most recently over the weekend in Egypt. cont.on link above.

11-12-2008, 11:25 PM	#2
Swanny I dont need a label ! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Shire of Wilt Posts: 2,889	Re: Bush team determined to work on Iran nuclear issue.nov 12th There is no doubt in my mind that they will attack Iran

11-12-2008, 11:31 PM	#3
Tuza Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bush team determined to work on Iran nuclear issue.nov 12th Hopefully George boy will be in the front line in Iran.

11-12-2008, 11:33 PM	#4
mntruthseeker Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,482	Re: Bush team determined to work on Iran nuclear issue.nov 12th No doubt in my mind it will be based on another lie wonder if they really think we are that stupid !!!!

11-12-2008, 11:43 PM	#5
THE eXchanger Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Spiritual eXplorer-Canada Posts: 4,915	Re: Bush team determined to work on Iran nuclear issue.nov 12th WHAT BOTHERS ME THE MOST about all of this is they are NOT the voice, for the american people !!!