Nuclear talks failure ups tensions
- Published: 22/02/2012 at 10:31 PM
- Online news:
A fruitless visit to Iran by UN nuclear inspectors sparked anger and raised tensions on Wednesday, with Russia warning of ``catastrophic'' consequences if it leads to a military attack on its ally.
France said Iran's refusal to allow the inspectors to see a key military site used for suspected atomic weapons research was a ``missed opportunity'' that could undermine chances of reviving wider talks between Tehran and world powers.
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was defiant, however.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
