US, British leaders oppose extra sanctions on Iran

Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) US President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron warned Friday that extra sanctions on Iran would derail the ongoing efforts to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons. "We agree that the international community needs to remain united as we seek a comprehensive, diplomatic solution to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons," Xinhua quoted Obama as saying at a joint press conference in White House with Cameron. "Additional sanctions on Iran at th