Published: 21 August, 2006, 12:22
Edited: 21 August, 2006, 12:22
Iran looked ahead to an August 31 deadline and said it would not meet United Nations demands to stop enriching uranium. A formal response to the UN call is due on Tuesday.
The foreign ministry spoke of “a multi-faceted response” to the international ultimatum but said any solution could come only through negotiations. The nation faces possible political and economic sanctions.