Iran resumed full atomic fuel research today, the International Atomic Energy Agency announced, adding that "the research will involve small-scale enrichment of uranium, usable in power plants or weapons." "There is a difference between research and producing nuclear fuel ... The production of nuclear fuel is still under suspension," said Mohammad Saeedi, deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation. Location of Iran The United States has said that any enrichment of uranium would be a "serious escalation." A White House spokesman also stated that Iran risks referral to the UN's Security Council, which could impose sanctions, if it pursues its current nuclear course. British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said the conflict with Iran would need to be resolved through diplomatic means and that "military action is not on our agenda." European diplomats have said that they will hold an emergency IAEA meeting to consider referring Tehran to the UN for further action and or sanctions. The United States said "this now looks inevitable." In Berlin , German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned that by removing the seals of its atomic plants, Tehran had "crossed a line". Steinmeier said "that the Iranians knew they would face consequences as a result of their action". He also added that he hopes Tehran would return to a "path of reason". The White House said that if Iran continues on its current nuclear course, it will leave the international community no choice but to refer Tehran to the UN Security Council for possible actions.
Iran resumed full atomic fuel research today, the announced, adding that "the research will involve small-scale enrichment of uranium, usable in power plants or weapons." "There is a difference between research and producing nuclear fuel ... The production of nuclear fuel is still under suspension," said Mohammad Saeedi, deputy head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation. Location of Iran The United States has said that any enrichment of uranium would be a "serious escalation." A spokesman also stated that Iran risks referral to the UN's Security Council, which could impose sanctions, if it pursues its current nuclear course. British Foreign Secretary said the conflict with Iran would need to be resolved through diplomatic means and that "military action is not on our agenda." European diplomats have said that they will hold an emergency IAEA meeting to consider referring to the UN for further action and or sanctions. The United States said "this now looks inevitable." In , German Foreign Minister warned that by removing the seals of its atomic plants, Tehran had "crossed a line". Steinmeier said "that the Iranians knew they would face consequences as a result of their action". He also added that he hopes Tehran would return to a "path of reason". The said that if Iran continues on its current nuclear course, it will leave the no choice but to refer Tehran to the UN Security Council for possible actions.
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