A senior U.S. official said Wednesday that Iran has made only "modest" progress in its nuclear program because of the U.N. sanctions.
"While Iran seeks to create the perception of advancement in its nuclear program, real progress has been more modest," U.S. Under Secretary of State for political affairs William Burns said in a testimony to the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee.
If Iran continues its current course, it will face more pressure and sanctions, Burns said.
The United States announced Tuesday to impose new sanctions on four Iranian individuals and four entities for their ties to Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
The United States has accused Iran of trying to develop nuclear weapons. Iran has denied the charges. Moreover, Iran has vowed to retaliate if it is attacked by Israel or the United States.
Source:Xinhua
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