China, Russia refuse to join Iran sanctions statement

by Michael Adler
Tue Jun 13, 2:38 PM ET

VIENNA (AFP) - China and Russia refused to join with other world powers in a statement that would threaten sanctions over Iran's nuclear program, during diplomatic jostling at the UN nuclear watchdog.

In a further blow to US efforts to present a united front at a meeting here of the
International Atomic Energy Agency, non-aligned nations were preparing a text reaffirming Tehran's right to enrich uranium.

Diplomats played down the significance of the cracks, however, saying member states on the IAEA's 35-nation board of governors would try not to hinder an international offer to Iran of benefits if it reins in its nuclear ambitions.

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