Obama ends Asia trip with eye on Iran

China Daily | Updated: 2009-11-20 07:57

US President Barack Obama holds a rally with troops at Osan Air Base near Seoul yesterday. Obama's visit to the Republic of Korea drew some of the biggest crowds of his Asia tour. Most were friendly but some came with issues to raise about US foreign policy. Reuters

SEOUL: Showing impatience with Iranian foot-dragging, President Barack Obama said yesterday that the US and its allies are discussing possible new penalties to bring fresh pressure on Iran for defying international attempts to halt its contested nuclear program.