Iran protesters break into UK embassy in Tehran

European Union Sanctions Expected Against Iran, Syria

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BRUSSELS — European Union foreign ministers have failed to reach an agreement to impose an embargo on Iranian oil, but have imposed sanctions on 180 other people and companies.

Iran has drawn renewed ire from the international community for failing to protect the British embassy in Tehran, which was attacked Tuesday by angry mobs.

Some countries Thursday argued in favor of the oil embargo, saying it would reduce money used by Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Iran denies it has such a weapons program.

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said Greece, which relies on Iranian oil, objected to such a move.

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BRUSSELS (AP) – Britain's foreign minister accused Iran's government Thursday of supporting repression in Syria, as he and European Union counterparts discussed imposing more sanctions on both countries.

Mobs stormed the British Embassy in Tehran, the Iranian capital, for hours Tuesday, prompting Britain to pull its diplomats out of the country. Germany, France and the Netherlands have recalled their ambassadors in solidarity.

"There is a link between what is happening in Iran and what is happening in Syria," British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on his way into the meeting in Brussels.

He said Iran has aided Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime, which the United Nations estimates has killed at least 3,500 anti-government protesters since March.

The EU has already imposed sanctions on people or businesses in both countries. Those relating to Syria are aimed at stopping Assad's crackdown. Nabil Elaraby, the head of the Arab League, which has also imposed financial sanctions on Syria, will join the EU foreign ministers for their discussion of the situation there

The EU sanctions relating to Iran are largely aimed at making the country give up any efforts to develop nuclear weapons – efforts Iran denies it is making.

New sanctions targeting individuals or entities in both countries are widely expected Thursday. But the foreign ministers appeared split over whether to impose an embargo on Iranian oil.

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said sanctions against Iran's energy sector could cut the financing available for the country's nuclear program. But Hague, asked about sanctions on Iran's oil exports, turned the question aside and replied that his focus was on the financial sector.

"I am sure we will agree on a range of measures," Hague said.

European Union Sanctions Expected Against Iran, Syria
 
This is an intolerable outrage!!

Something needs to be done about these unruly muhammadans, and it needs to be done now!! The UK must be strong in the face of Iranian aggression and ignore pleas of mercy from her enemies and the UN. Although retaliation must be carefully planned and co-ordinated on the ground. Phase one will see the withdrawl of all UK personel from the toilet otherwise known as Tehran. Iran's defensive assets and mosques will then be neutralised by RAF airstrikes. Phase three will see civilians being targeted at will by advancing ground forces. That'll teach the carpet kissing ingrates!

God bless the Queen!

The Brits are fucked. It's just a matter of time before Englandistan is another islimic shithole under shariah law.

I heard the Queen is being fitted for a burqa at Harrods.

Bashing one of your own?

Gosh..with no friends left..that makes like zero friends.
 
I have lived in Iran

I'm guessing this was before the Shah fell?

I've known two people that visited Tehran within the last 5 years. One brit and one American. They had a blast and said the people were great.

I can believe that, I met many Iranians during my Military service in California, some of them were Jews and they were very good, smart people. The problem here is the wicked government the Iranians have, I would never feel safe visiting Iran when they have shown very little disregard for foreign diplomats and a fetish for holding Westerners hostage.
 
Iran and Iranians are a waste who have contributed nothing of value to civilization. Same for the Persian Empire with the exception of King Cyrus who at least set a humane standard
 

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