Britain To Freeze Assests of Iran's Largest Bank

For some reason I don't think freezing the assets of Iran's largest bank will persuade Iran to stop enriching uranium. AP

LONDON (AP) — Britain will freeze assets of Iran's largest bank in a further move to discourage the country from developing nuclear weapons, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday.

Brown, speaking at a news conference with President Bush, said Britain will work to convince Europe to follow suit.

"Britain will urge Europe and Europe will agree to take sanctions against Iran," Brown said.

"Action will start today in new phase of sanctions on oil and gas. We will take any necessary action so that Iran is aware of the choice it needs to make."