'Powers could discuss Iran sanctions mid-Aug'

Paris, Jul 13: World powers will propose a U.N. resolution over Iran's nuclear activities that could include sanctions if Iran does not give them a positive response by mid-August, France's foreign minister said today.

''We have decided two steps. The first is a (U.N.) resolution as soon as possible, in a few days, to demand the suspension of all sensitive nuclear activity by Iran,'' Philippe Douste-Blazy told Europe 1 radio.

''If Iran responds with a 'no' in mid-August, we will propose a resolution under Chapter VII of the United Nations charter ...

notably article 41, which proposes a set of negative measures, including economic ones,'' he said.

REUTERS