Posted on 11/27/2009 2:05:33 PM PST by NormsRevenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The world is losing patience with Iran's behavior over its nuclear program and Tehran will be responsible for the consequences if it fails to meet its obligations, the White House said on Friday.
Robert Gibbs, President Barack Obama's chief spokesman, said a vote by the U.N. nuclear watchdog to rebuke Iran illustrated the "resolve and unity" of the international community over Iran's nuclear program.
The International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors voted 25-3 to censure Iran in a decision that gained rare backing from Russia and China, which have in the past blocked attempts to isolate Iran, a trade partner for both.
"Our patience and that of the international community is limited, and time is running out," Gibbs said in a statement.
"If Iran refuses to meet its obligations, then it will be responsible for its own growing isolation and the consequences."
U.S. officials emphasized the IAEA's vote showed a broad consensus among global powers.
"The fact that 25 countries from all parts of the world cast their votes in favor shows the urgent need for Iran to address the growing international deficit of confidence in its intentions," Gibbs said.
One U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, stressed that a "package of consequences" would result if Iran did not prove to be a serious partner in talks with world powers about its nuclear program.
Western governments fear the program is aimed at producing nuclear weapons but Iran denies the charge.
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The mullahs are laughing their collective butts off. “Stop it! Stop! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! I’m defecating in my undergarments!!”
How about a stern warning from Hillary? that would put the fear in their tents..
A high pitched cackle for ten seconds will place the whole world at bay....
Ha! That was my first thought too.....besides yeah so, watcha gonna do about it?
Oh, I don't know about that. There are some things he can do, and some he can't.
Perhaps the next demand next letter that Obama sends should be sent without paid postage.... that ought to put those Iranians out on the outer edge of the envelope.
Strong letters to follow.
With red magic marker.
LOL!!!!
Barry says, “World’s patience with Iran is limited. But mine, my dear friends in Allah, is unlimited. Just look at how long I have dithered in Afghanistan against my own country! For you, I can drag it out even longer. Happy Eid al-Adha.”
Twenty-five nations who aren't prepared to do a damn thing. And 22 of whom would raise hell if the other three considered actually undertaking action.
Casting a vote in the UN is easy -- there are no consequences.
One U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, stressed that a "package of consequences" would result if Iran did not prove to be a serious partner in talks with world powers about its nuclear program.
A "package of consequences" that includes an autographed CD of "Obama's 25 Greatest Speeches", Michelle's favorite recipes and a video of Hillary saying "Neener, neener, neener" to Ahmadinejad posted on Facebook.
I would expect the Irani reaction to be stark horror and immediate compliance.
It's going to be a lonnnnnnnngggggggg three years...
Who will be the leader of the da’ar al-Islam? Ahmed-nijad? Or O Bama?
FUBO
We’ll give you until 2025 and then we’ll put our foot down!!
Maybe Obama will try sanctions and cut back on their supply of gummy bears...
Rebuked, censured, AND sanctioned. My, how do those Iranians survive it?
No one is the least bit concerned with Obama's pronouncements on the international scene. He is a zero.
"Hey Ahmadenejad, I'm crushing your head...I'm crushing your head."
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