West threatens action on Iran; Iran threatens reprisals
The EU's three main states pushed for Iran to be reported to the UN Security Council for "breaches" of international nuclear safeguards but the move faces stiff opposition from Russia and drew sharp threats from Iran.
Iran issued its toughest warning yet in response to Western pressure over its nuclear programme, threatening to limit UN inspections, resume ultra-sensitive fuel work and even quit the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The Islamic republic's top nuclear negotiator, hardliner Ali Larijani, also said oil giant Tehran would base its business dealings with individual countries on whose side they took in the dispute.
A Western diplomat in Vienna said: "It's unfortunate that while we're committed to pursuing this issue on a peaceful diplomatic track, Iran's response is to resort to threats and provocations."
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