London, Feb 4, SPA -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Ricesaid Friday that an attack on Iran over its nuclear programis "not on the agenda at this point." "We have many diplomatic tools still at our disposal andwe intend to pursue them fully," Rice told a newsconference after a meeting with British Foreign SecretaryJack Straw. Asked if a military attack was possible, Rice said: "Thequestion is simply not on the agenda at this point." However, she warned that Iran must not "use the cover"of civilian nuclear power development "to sustain aprogram that can lead to a nuclear weapon." Rice met earlier in the day with British Prime MinisterTony Blair, her first meeting with a foreign leader sincetaking over from Colin Powell as America's top diplomat.She is to visit several European capitals, as well as theMiddle East over the coming days.--SPA1346 Local Time 1046 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/236705
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