Poll: Americans Favor Iran Sanctions

Jan. 28, 2006 — -- Seven in 10 Americans favor international economic sanctions aimed at dissuading Iran from enriching uranium that might be used in nuclear weapons, while fewer -- four in 10 -- advocate more direct action, U.S. bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.

The International Atomic Energy Agency meets in emergency session next week to discuss Iran's resumption of nuclear development. While the Iranian government says it is refining uranium for nuclear power, there is broad international concern about its weapons potential.