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September 29, 2009       Share:    

Source: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1926441,00.html?xid=rss-topstories

Clinton: Put Iran to the Test

[TIME] Robin Wright - The revelation of a hidden nuclear facility and the threat of more sanctions if Tehran does not cooperate with the new U.S.-sponsored diplomatic initiative appear to have deepened the political fissures rather than led Iranians to close ranks. The critical unknown is whether the escalating pressures will lead the theocracy to compromise or make it even more obstinate once it reaches the negotiating table. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told CBS on Sunday, "If we don't get the answers that we are expecting and the changes in behavior that we are looking for, then we will work with our partners to move for sanctions." "The burden has now shifted....They have to come to this meeting on Oct. 1 and present convincing evidence as to the purpose of their nuclear program. We don't believe that they can present convincing evidence that it's only for peaceful purposes. But we are going to put them to the test."

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