U.S. Defense Sec.: Stronger penalties against Iran needed 'right now' - Haaretz - Israel News

U.S. Defense Sec.: Stronger penalties against Iran needed 'right now' - Haaretz - Israel News: "Stronger penalties are needed against Iran not next year or the year after, but right now because of the uncertainty over how soon Tehran may acquire a nuclear weapon, U.S. President George W. Bush's defense secretary said in Singapore Saturday.

Pentagon chief Robert Gates did not rule out military action to stop Iran's program, though he said it was an unattractive option.

'Uncertainty about Tehran's nuclear work does put a premium on unanimity in the international community - especially in the UN Security Council - in terms of ratcheting up the pressure on the Iranians, not next year or the year after but right now,' he said." Read complete post here.