But I'm confused. Why aren't we imposing sanctions on Israel, which has nuclear weapons? Why do we never, ever talk about disarmament any more? Didn't Gordon Brown only just announce that the world needed to build hundreds of nuclear power stations? Can anyone help me?

Ricky, Bakewell, UK

Iran only has to look back into recent history to know that it has far more to fear from Western Powers, Britain and the USA in particular, than we in the West have to fear from Iran. Britain actually invaded Iran, and both the US & Britain have actively interfered in its internal politics?

Neil, Gloucestershire, England

Ian uk,"Not really, i think most Islamic nations are also terrified by the prospect of a Nuclear armed Iran given Iran's turbulent history".When was the last time Iran invaded any country?If you dont have nukes you get invaded(Iraq)If you do your left alone(North Korea)Oh,Israel has them too.

JohnP, Newcastle, UK

Kevin, Denver, United States,

Exactly how many countries have Iran invaded in the last 500 years? Please post a list. Thank you sir!

Then post a list for U.S and Israel.

jayil, london, uk

Does Brown, or any of you, believe in nuclear deterrent or not?

If you do, then Iran having the biggest nuclear stockpile in the world is of no threat to us, since they will be deterred from using them because of our deterrent.

If you don't, then renounce it for the insanity it is, and get rid.

Laura Roberts, London, United Kingdom

Why sell Iranian oil if the money is going to be blocked, or if the currencies obtained are not “legal tender”.

Maybe Iran should stop exporting oil and take 2 million barrels a day out of the oil market.

Bijan Sharif,
Tehran, Iran

Bijan Sharif, Tehran, Iran

Jayil, london, uk
I think you are quite right. No nation can stand threats.
Asia will welcome any Mid Eastern investments and trade and oil too.
We are definitely against any attempt by any country or block of countries to dominate world affairs using threats and sanctions.
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Lim , Johor Bahru, Malaysia

'Why are we stealing their gas?" What kind of ridiculous thing is that to say? We are taking their assets (money) so they don't produce a nuclear bomb and annihilate you, who they hate, without remorse.

Kevin, Denver, United States

1. Iran has has much right to nuclear power and/or weapons as any other country

2. Israel, the biggest threat to the region, needs to go non-nuclear first

3. We can hardly hold ourselves up as a good example whilst we possess such weapons. Of course, we're the "good" guys.

Clive, Surrey,

Iran doesnt care about EU sanctions for one moment !
Perhaps its the EU that need to wake up !

Richard, London, United Kingdom

Why are we stealing their gas?

n. smith, hartfield, scotland

Not really, i think most Islamic nations are also terrified by the prospect of a Nuclear armed Iran given Iran's turbulent history.

The Saudis, Iraqis, Omanis, Kuwaitis, etc etc will all want no such thing. Likewise Turkey are surely concerned. So really, it is the right thing to do

ian, uK,

Oh the west and their sanctions... No wonder why world power is moving towards the very nations we are quick to use these treats against. Not all wars are won by force I'm afraid.

Eric, Northampton, Tobago

Most Islamic, particularly Arab nations are probably taking notes on how western united nations are able to pressure them with threats and sanctions as being done with Iran. Will they slowly move their economic and financial business towards Asian countries. Are we creating a huge east/west divide?

jayil, london, uk