The Washington Times in an article published on Sep. 19, wrote: on the eve of his first trip to Washington, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has sparked an international furor with a warning that the west should prepare for war as a last resort to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb.

Iranian officials reacted angrily yesterday to Mr. Kouchner’s remarks.
Some analysts suggested the statements by Mr. Kouchner, may play well in Washington, which has led the international pressure campaign against Iran’s suspect nuclear programs.