China meanwhile remains very reluctant to tighten the international squeeze on Iran over that country’s nuclear programme, preferring to protect Chinese economic and energy interests.
Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that they had found more unexplained traces of uranium in Syria, which still denies having a secret nuclear programme.
国际原子能组织观察员报告称已在叙利亚发现了更多来源不明的铀的踪迹，但叙利亚仍否认其拥有秘密核项目。
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French energy company Total says it has stopped petrol deliveries to Iran, amid growing international pressure over Iran's nuclear programme.