The United States and Britain criticized Iran's announcement Sunday of plans to build 10 new uranium enrichment plants. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said in a statement, "If true, this would be yet another serious violation of Iran's clear obligations under multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions and another example of Iran choosing to isolate itself." He added, "Time is running out for Iran to address the international community's growing concerns about its nuclear program."
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said that "instead of engaging with us Iran chooses to provoke and dissemble." He added, "This epitomises the fundamental problem that we face with Iran. We have stated over and again that we recognise Iran's right to a civilian nuclear programme, but they must restore international confidence in their intentions. Instead of engaging with us Iran chooses to provoke and dissemble. Iran can flaunt its isolation but this will only increase the calm, determination and unity of the international community. I urge Iran to recognise this, and to accept the outstretched hand on offer."