David Cameron has delivered a firm rebuff to Mitt Romney over Britain’s readiness for the Olympics. Speaking at the Olympic Park, the Prime Minister made clear that there were no doubts over the preparations. After Mr Romney’s scepticism about security and the levels of British enthusiasm in a US interview, Mr Cameron told reporters: “You’re going to see beyond doubt that Britain can deliver.” He added: “We’ve delivered this incredible Olympic Park on time, on budget and in real style, 46,000 people have turned a wasteland the size of Hyde Park into an extraordinary city town within one of the world’s most exciting cities.” The Republican presidential candidate had earlier cast doubt on Britain’s readiness for the Olympics as he prepared to meet leaders from all three political parties in Westminster. The former Governor of Massachussets told US TV last night that there were “disconcerting” stories about Britain’s readiness and it was hard to know “just how well it ... will turn out”. Speaking from the Tower of London, the US anchor Brian Williams asked: “In the short time you’ve been here in London, do they look ready to your experienced eye?” Mr Romney replied: “You know, it’s hard to know just how well it will turn out. There are a few things that were disconcerting, the stories about the private security firm not having enough people, supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials, that obvious
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The United Nations Security Council has passed  imposing a fourth round of sanctions against Iran over its alleged .

The Security Council voted 13 to 2 to impose new sanctions on Iran unless it reveals more details of its nuclear programme. Brazil and Turkey voted against the resolution, while Lebanon abstained. 

The sanctions do not include major blockades, but do include measures against Iranian banks abroad, a cargo inspection regime, and provisions that all countries shall prevent the supply, sale or transfer to Iran of battle tanks, armoured combat vehicles, large calibre artillery systems, combat aircraft, attack helicopters, warships, missiles, or missile systems.

President Obama  praised the Security Council vote and said, "This resolution will put in place the toughest sanctions ever faced by the Iranian government, and it sends an unmistakable message about the international community’s commitment to stopping the spread of nuclear weapons".

Brazil and Turkey criticised the sanctions, saying they could undermine further diplomatic efforts. They had previously offered to mediate the dispute, an offer which was accepted by Iran. Iran recently reached a deal with them to ship most of its enriched uranium to Turkey in exchange for low-level nuclear fuel to run a medical reactor.

Brazilian President : "Sadly, this time it was Iran who wanted to negotiate, and those who didn’t want to negotiate were those who think that force resolves everything. I think that taking this decision was a mistake. I think the Security Council threw out a historic opportunity to negotiate calmly on Iran’s nuclear program and also to discuss in a deeper way the deactivation in countries with nuclear bombs."

Iran responded to the UN vote by threatening to reduce its ties to the  (IAEA) and to continue its uranium enrichment program. Iran’s ambassador to the the IAEA, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, said "No matter how many resolutions are passed, Islamic Republic of Iran will not stop its enrichment activities, which is in full accordance with its right under the statute of IAEA and ".