Guide Note

On Tuesday, June 10, 2008, George W. Bush called for a tougher sanctions on Iran while speaking at what may be the last European Union - U.S. summit of his presidency.¹ Bush received support from the EU to stop the cash flow through Iranian banks, which is believed to be funding the Iranian nuclear program.¹

Fast Facts

1. Date of proposal: June 10, 2008
2. Place: EU summit in Slovenia²
3. Received support from the European Union in efforts to impose more sanctions on Iran²
4. Intends to pressure Iran into dropping it's nuclear enrichment program²
5. Isolation of Iran if they don't cooperate²

"A group of countries can send a clear message to the Iranians, and that is: We're going to continue to isolate you ... we'll find new sanctions if need be, if you continue to deny the just demands of the free world, which is to give up your enrichment program."²—George W. Bush, International Herald Tribune

"Iran with a nuclear weapon would be incredibly dangerous for world peace."²—George W. Bush, International Herald Tribune