Iran would be making a "tragic mistake" if it thought the world would not respond to its nuclear programme.

Iran would be making a "tragic mistake" if it thought the world would not respond to its nuclear programme.

Obama accuses Iran of building secret nuclear plant

"It is time for Iran to act immediately to restore the confidence of the international community by fulfilling its international obligations," Obama said, adding that Tehran had been building the plant in secret for years.

Obama accused Iran of "breaking rules that all nations must follow" and called for international inspectors "to immediately investigate this disturbing information."

Sarkozy said Iran was taking the international community down a "dangerous" path and threatened new sanctions if Iranian leaders did not change course by December.


Brown said Iran's defiance should harden the resolve of the international community, which must now "draw a line in the sand" against Tehran.