World's patience with Iran is limited: White House

Reuters on Yahoo ^ | 11/27/09 | Andrew Quinn and Jeff Mason

[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.

[GLOCK9mm]

OK THAT DOES IT-NOW YOU’RE ON DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION!!!!!!!

[PoloSec]

Your gonna be sorry, ObamaRamaDramLamaDingDong said so...mmm...mmm...mmm

[tessalu]

The most recent former Governor of Missouri is going to sell derivities with Mitt Romney. He did not run for any government office, for I suppose that he would make more money in derivatives. Follow the money.

[tessalu]

The most recent former Governor of Missouri is going to sell derivities with Mitt Romney. He did not run for any government office, for I suppose that he would make more money in derivatives. Follow the money.

[mojito]

Ouch. Yes, the gauntlet has indeed been thrown down. Gibbs is one tough hombre. Because, as he says, if Iran doesn't behave, it will have to face “growing isolation.”

That's real strong language. The sabres are being sharpened. The Mullahs are real worried, I bet. Because they are just about to get sent to their room for a time out.

[Ted Grant]

Or what?

[Jack Black]

Much of the world is far more patience limited with our amazing balooning bozo-debt and money printing Fed. That’s why the dollar is tanking and gold is at $1200.

[NormsRevenge]

My wife didn’t vote for Obama but she sure is enjoying scrapping her old gold jewelry for moola.. That is an incredible run so far.