Global Research, February 17, 2010 | |
Moscow -- Russia's top military warned the US on Wednesday against using force against Iran over its controversial nuclear ambitions, saying the consequences would be "dreadful".
"The consequences, I believe, would be dreadful for Iran, as well as Russia, the entire Asia—Pacific community," said Gen. Nikolai Makarov, chief of Russia's General Staff.
The statement came as world powers are mounting pressure on Tehran to accept a UN-drafted compromise to enrich uranium for Iran's research reactor abroad or face a new set of tougher sanctions.
The White House repeatedly said it did not rule out any options, including a military operation, in dealing with Iran's nuclear aspirations. |
Russian Military Chief Warns US Against Striking Iran
