'All options' are on table after Iran's nuclear blackmail

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European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini.- Reuters
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini.- Reuters

London - Britain said if Iran breached limits agreed under the deal then London would look at "all options".

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Published: Mon 17 Jun 2019, 10:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 18 Jun 2019, 12:53 AM

Iran announced on Monday it would breach uranium enrichment limits in 10 days in a move that drew an accusation of "nuclear blackmail" from Washington, but it added that European nations still had time to save the nuclear deal that sets those curbs.
A White House National Security Council spokesman said the plan amounted to "nuclear blackmail" and must be met with increased international pressure. 
Britain said if Iran breached limits agreed under the deal then London would look at "all options". Close US ally Israel, Iran's arch foe, urged world powers to step up sanctions against Tehran swiftly should it exceed the enriched uranium limit.
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said the EU would only react to any breach if the International Atomic Energy Agency formally identified one.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Iran to be patient and responsible. "I regret Iran's announcements today....We strongly encourage Iran to behave in a way that is patient and responsible," Macron said. 


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