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.

中国同时对于国际上对于伊朗核武器研究的压迫性政策采取暂时的保留态度，希望这样能够保护中国经济和能源利益。

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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.

受到伊朗核计划所不断带来的国际压力的影响，法国能源公司道达尔停止向伊朗运送石油。

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Mr Hague said the latest report from the International Atomic Energy Agency "provides further evidence" of why the international community should be concerned about Iran's nuclear programme.

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Iran, which is subject to an array of international sanctions, has long argued that its nuclear programme is for energy generation and research.

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Speaking to the Today programme, Phil Bentley said that volatility on the international energy markets meant price rises had had to be made, and the trend would continue unless a new source of cheap gas was discovered.

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