Putin warns against attack on Iran

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Putin warns against attack on Iran

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12 September,2009 01:57 pm

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has warned against military action targeting Iran or imposing new sanctions to curb its nuclear programme. Speaking in Moscow, Putin said strikes on Iran would lead to an increase in terrorism in the region. This would be very dangerous, unacceptable. This would lead to an explosion of terrorism, increase the influence of extremists, he said when asked about the possibility of an attack. I doubt very much that such strikes would achieve their stated goal. He also called on Iran to take into account Israel's concerns and show restraint in its nuclear programme. This is a dangerous region and Iran should show responsibility, especially by taking into account Israel's concerns, all the more so after the absolutely unacceptable statements about the destruction of the state of Israel. Washington has also expressed disappointment over Iran's package. It is not really responsive to our greatest concern, which is obviously Iran's nuclear program, Philip Crowley, assistant secretary of state for public affairs, told reporters.