US may use force against Tehran

He said he is looking in particular to a proposal by Russia which would enrich nuclear material on behalf of Iran adding his goal is to work with France, Germany, Britain and Russia, to 8216;8216;present a unified front8217;8217; and convince Iran to abandon its uranium enrichment programme that could produce the material necessary for nuclear arms. The US and its allies are seeking to push for a resolution at the IAEA in February that will criticise Iran for its nuclear activities. This resolution would then refer the matter to the Security Council for a debate.

He said that he is working with allies on a strategy to deal with the issue once it reaches New York adding that he has doubts about his ability to work Iran8217;s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad after his call for eliminating Israel.

8216;8216;I am very concerned about a president of a great country like Iran declaring his intent, or his interest in the destruction of one of our closest allies. And that should be of concern to people who care for the peace around the world,8217;8217; he said.