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Bush Says 'All Options On Table' In Iran Dispute

April 18, 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush says that "all options are on the table" to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapon, but added that he will continue to focus on diplomatic options to persuade Tehran to drop its nuclear ambitions.

"We want to solve this issue diplomatically and we're working hard to do so," Bush told reporters. He called for a unified international effort in dealing with Iran but refused to rule out a military strike if diplomacy fails.

The United States accuses Iran of seeking to build an atomic bomb under cover of a civilian nuclear energy program.

Tehran, which announced it had successfully enriched uranium last week, insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.

Representatives of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany are currently in Moscow for talks on Iran's nuclear program.

(AP, Reuters)

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