The calls came after a new report by IAEA was sent to member countries and leaked to the press concluding that "Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear device".
The Obama administration today warned Iran with more sanctions over a new International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report that alleged the country was secretly working towards a nuclear bomb, as US lawmakers demanded tough international action against the country.
The calls came after a new report by the UN nuclear watchdog was sent to member countries and leaked to the press concluding that "Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear device" even though it may still be under way.
"Today's report is yet another indication of Iran's failure to live up to its international obligations, failure to demonstrate to the international community its programme and further undermines the credibility of Iranian government statements challenging international pressure over its nuclear programme," a senior administration official told reporters hours after the report was sent to member countries.
Another senior official told reporters on condition of anonymity that the US would consult its international partners on ways to increase pressure on Iran.
"Once more obligation is on Iranian government by demonstrating to the world the nature of its programme, by answering the questions that are being raised directly by the IAEA. That is what we will be focused on," the senior administration official said.
A number of US lawmakers too ratcheted up pressure seeking strong international action against Tehran.
Senator John Kerry, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the IAEA report make it clear that Iran has not been truthful about its nuclear programme.
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