US and Iran: A Battle of Words over Sanctions

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned EU nations today that "if you try, whether in your propaganda or at international organizations, to take steps against the rights of the Iranian nation, the Iranian nation will consider it an act of hostility."

These comments came in response to the US request that the UN Security Council follow through on its resolution demanding Iran stop enriching uranium. US assistant secretary o f state for international organization affairs, Kristen Silverberg, said that the resolution is binding international law that Iran stop enriching. "Iran has defied the international community in refusing to do so, and so we think it's important that we move this sanctions resolution as soon as possible," said Silverberg.

Russia and China have pushed for more negotiations and the EU seems to prefer that route as well. Stay tuned!