Korea threats could spark Iran action
NORTH KOREA’S recent threats could spur the West into action against Iran, according to experts.
On Friday, diplomats from Britain, America, France, China, Russia and Germany met with their Iranian counterparts in Kazakhstan to seek a breakthrough in talks about the country’s nuclear plans.
But last night experts claimed the rising tension in the Korean peninsula could push Western powers into using sanctions against Iran over their nuclear position.
World powers “are now even more anxious not to have with Iran a situation like the one we have with North Korea,” security specialist Oliver Thraenert said.
Mark Fitzpatrick, of the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies said: “The countries will be even more mindful of the need to resolve the Iranian nuclear crisis before it gets to the stage of North Korea and possesses a nuclear weapon.”
Foreign Secretary William Hague also last night warned Iran it faces increasing isolation from the international community after talks on the future of its nuclear programme ended without a deal.
Six world powers failed to secure an agreement from Iran that it would cut back on its highest grade uranium enrichment production in return for a relaxation of sanctions.
Mr Hague said a “wide gap remains” between Tehran and the UK, US, France, Germany, Russia and China — despite two days of negotiations.
“Lengthy discussions took place on some issues, but a wide gap remains between the parties. Iran’s current position falls far short of what is needed to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough,” he added.