Gates wants stronger stand on Iran

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates is calling for greater international pressure on Iran, saying the world should work together to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Robert Gates, US Defense Secretary, said, "If the international community will stand together as opposed to the people of Iran."

US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates, seen here, expressed doubt Saturday that a deal with Iran on sending some of its uranium abroad for enrichment was close. (AFP/Mustafa Ozer)