Reuters , Washington, Sep 17, 2009 – The United States is concerned about Iran stalling the West while it develops its nuclear program, but there is still time for diplomacy, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.
’We are all concerned about Iran running out the clock on us on their nuclear program,’ Gates said.
’And our view is there is still time for diplomacy and, I might say, sanctions to persuade the Iranians that their security will be diminished by going down the track of nuclear weapons.’