No 'automatic' sanctions against Iran: Russia
Source: Iran Mania
Russia will clearly block any attempts at 'automatic' sanctions against Iran for refusing the package of incentives offered in exchange for discontinuation of their Uranium enrichment program. Since they have veto power in the Security Council, military action is out of the question.
Some excerpts:
LONDON, August 1 (IranMania) - A UN Security Council demand that Iran suspend uranium enrichment does not carry the "automatic" threat of sanctions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Kislyak said Tuesday, AFP reported.
"Of course, no one is going to look at any use of force," he added.
"We are interested in a political resolution of the problem," he said.
If Iran does not suspend its nuclear work, the council would consider adopting "appropriate measures" under Article 41 of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which could be economic and political sanctions.
