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As a debate over Iran nuclear sanctions take front stage at the G8
meeting in Quebec today, The Monitor looks at how effective past
sanctions have been and what new measures are being considered.

As top officials at a G8 meeting in Quebec today called for the
international community to stop the spread of nuclear weapons, the
drumbeat for Iran nuclear sanctions is nearing a crescendo.

."We urge a heightened focus and stronger coordinated action,
including sanctions if necessary, on the Iranian regime," said Canadian
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today. "Tehran must halt its nuclear
activities and engage in peaceful dialogue. There is much at stake."

While Iran remains defiant, the United States and its allies are
pushing forward – albeit cautiously, in an effort to balance the desire
to punish the Tehran government against concerns that sanctions could
undermine the country's opposition Green Movement. The US is now calling
for the United Nations Security Council to impose targeted sanctions,
and is working to wear down the resistance of other Security Council
members, especially Russia and China.

The US accuses Iran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons. Iran
insists its program is for peaceful purposes.

What sanctions have already been imposed on Iran?

US economic measures against Iran date to the Islamic Revolut... >>>