Obama: Iran won't be allowed to develop nuclear weapons [View all]

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Iran won't be allowed to reach nuclear weapons' capabilities, U.S. President Barak Obama said in a statement on Thursday, adding that Iran was isolated in the international community as a result of American efforts.

Addressing American efforts against Iran's reported attempts to achieve nuclear weapons capabilities, Obama reiterated later Thursday that "no options off the table means I’m considering all options" in regards to Iran, adding that Tehran has a choice if it wanted to end international sanctions and isolation.

Iran, Obama said, could either act "responsibly," and foreswearing the development of nuclear weapons, which would still allow them to pursue peaceful nuclear power, like every other country that's a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, or they can continue to operate in a fashion that isolates them from the entire world."

"And if they are pursuing nuclear weapons, then I have said very clearly, that is contrary to the national security interests of the United States; it's contrary to the national security interests of our allies, including Israel; and we are going to work with the world community to prevent that," the U.S. president said.

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