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House leader says US needs to do more to halt Iran from developing nuclear weapons
WASHINGTON - The leader of the House of Representatives says the U.S. needs to do more to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Speaker John Boehner, a Republican, said the Iran Sanctions Act approved by Congress gives President Barack Obama several options for pressuring Tehran to abandon its nuclear program. He said Obama has used some of those tools but that others are also available.
He did not specify what actions he believes the U.S. should take, but said he agrees with Obama that all options should be considered - a phrase that is used to threaten military action.
Iran denies that it is developing nuclear weapons.
Boehner made his remarks a day after Iran said it might soon halt its shipments of oil to European nations reported progress in developing nuclear fuel.
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