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| US President George W Bush has demanded that Iran "come clean" about the full extent of its nuclear programme, or risk further international isolation. | US President George W Bush has demanded that Iran "come clean" about the full extent of its nuclear programme, or risk further international isolation. |
| A US intelligence assessment released on Monday said that Iran had halted a nuclear weapons programme in 2003. | A US intelligence assessment released on Monday said that Iran had halted a nuclear weapons programme in 2003. |
| Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called the US report a "great victory" for Iran. | Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called the US report a "great victory" for Iran. |
| But Mr Bush said Iran still had "more to explain" about its past actions, and that it must cease uranium enrichment. | But Mr Bush said Iran still had "more to explain" about its past actions, and that it must cease uranium enrichment. |
| He said Iran had yet to acknowledge that it had a covert nuclear weapons programme which ran until 2003 - as stated by Monday's National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). | He said Iran had yet to acknowledge that it had a covert nuclear weapons programme which ran until 2003 - as stated by Monday's National Intelligence Estimate (NIE). |
| 'Still a problem' | 'Still a problem' |
| "The Iranians have a strategic choice to make," said the US president. | "The Iranians have a strategic choice to make," said the US president. |
| The report gives me a sigh of relief because it is consistent with our assessment Mohamed ElBaradeiIAEA Director General World reaction in quotesMedia commentShould US change policy? | |
| "They can come clean with the international community about the scope of their nuclear activities and fully accept the longstanding offer to suspend their enrichment program and come to the table and negotiate. | "They can come clean with the international community about the scope of their nuclear activities and fully accept the longstanding offer to suspend their enrichment program and come to the table and negotiate. |
| "Or they can continue on a path of isolation that is not in the best interest of the Iranian people," he said. | |
| Analysts say Monday's report may undermine Washington's strategy of attempting to rally other countries to impose stricter sanctions against Iran. | Analysts say Monday's report may undermine Washington's strategy of attempting to rally other countries to impose stricter sanctions against Iran. |
| But Mr Bush said he believed Britain, France, Germany, and Russia continued to see Iran's nuclear program as "a problem, that must be addressed by the international community". | But Mr Bush said he believed Britain, France, Germany, and Russia continued to see Iran's nuclear program as "a problem, that must be addressed by the international community". |
| However, Russia and China - whose acquiescence would be required for any new UN sanctions - have said the NIE report raises questions about the need for new measures. | |
| The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei, said Iran had been "somewhat vindicated". | |
| Mr ElBaradei said the assessment was consistent with the IAEA's own, and that he hoped it would allow some space to pursue a diplomatic solution. | |
| 'Just path' | |
| Mr Ahmadinejad said in a televised speech that the report had been a "fatal blow" to those who had filled the world for several years with threats, stress and anxiety. | |
| If you want to negotiate with us as an enemy, the Iranian people will resist and will conquer you Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Nuclear game goes onUS report cools crisis | |
| "This report... is announcing a victory for the Iranian nation in the nuclear issue against all international powers," he said. | |
| "You saw the report of the US intelligence. They said clearly that the Iranian people were on the just path," he added. | |
| He warned Iran's critics: "If you want to start up a new game, the Iranian people will resist and will not step back one inch. | |
| "If you want to negotiate with us as an enemy, the Iranian people will resist and will conquer you. If it is on the basis of friendship and co-operation, the Iranian people will be a great friend." | |
| The BBC's Jon Leyne in Tehran says President Ahmadinejad is relishing the moment, particularly at a time when he had been facing growing criticism within the political elite over his handling of the nuclear issue. | |
| The US has vowed to carry on pushing for a third UN sanctions resolution against Iran - a draft of which could be circulated by the end of the week. |