Bush admits that Iraq intelligence failures hinder Iran strategy

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Bush admits that Iraq intelligence failures hinder Iran strategy

By The Associated Press

President George W. Bush acknowledged on Monday that mistaken intelligence on Saddam Hussein's weapons program makes it more difficult to persuade the public that Iran's nuclear program poses a threat.

Speaking at a White House news conference, Bush said that when the United States tries to make its case on Iran, people will say "Well, the intelligence failed in Iraq; therefore, how can we can trust the intelligence in Iran?"

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Bush said that if diplomatic efforts fail, Iran could be referred to the UN Security Council for possible sanctions.

But he added "it's no question that the credibility of intelligence is necessary for good diplomacy."