19/10/2010 12:59
U.S., Israel claim Iran serious problem in Near East
U.S. and Israel consider Iran as one of the main problems in the Near East, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg and Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon said in a joint statement after a meeting between the two delegations in Washington.
“Obviously, Iran is one of the most serious problems in the Near East. Our two countries and the entire international community are seriously concerned over Iran’s permanent non-fulfillment of commitments over its nuclear program, support to terrorist groups. Keeping attempts to affect Iran by the international community through pressure and appeals for dialogue are critically important for changing Iran’s strategic course and preventing Iran’s obtaining nuclear weapons,” statement said.