부시 미국 대통령은 이란의 핵 야망에 대처하는데 있어서 첫번째 선택지는 외교지만, 다른 모든 선택지들도 여전히 가능하다고 밝혔습니다.
유럽을 순방 중인 부시 대통령은 독일의 앙겔라 메르켈 총리와 회담한 뒤 가진 기자회견에서, 국제사회가 이란 핵문제를 해결하기 위해 협력할 것이라면서 이란에 대해 추가 제재조치가 있을 것이라고 경고했습니다.
독일의 메르켈 총리도 그동안 이란에 대한 외교적 압력을 통해 일정한 결과를 도출했지만, 이란이 우라늄 농축활동을 중단하지 않을 경우 추가 제재조치가 불가피하다고 강조했습니다.
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U.S. President George Bush says diplomacy is the first choice in dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions but all options remain open.
Speaking in Germany after talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, Mr. Bush stressed that the international community will work together to resolve the issue and warned of additional sanctions.
The German leader said that diplomatic pressure has produced results but stressed that new sanctions will be necessary if Iran fails to suspend its uranium enrichment work.
Their comments followed wide-ranging discussions on such issues as global trade and climate change.
Mr. Bush reaffirmed his belief that the 2003 U.S. led invasion of Iraq was the right decision and said he does not regret it. He also stressed that the U.S is not seeking permanent bases in Iraq.
He thanked Germany for its help in Middle East peace efforts and its assistance to the people of Afghanistan and Iraq.