Blair warns Iran, Syria of ‘confrontation’

Agence France Presse, Washington – British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Iran and Syria Friday that they face "the risk of increasing confrontation" unless they reform their behavior in the Middle East.

"Iran and Syria have a choice. And they may think that they can avoid this choice; in fact, they can’t," Blair said after talks at the White House with US President George W. Bush.

"They can either come in and participate as proper and responsible members of the international community, or they will face the risk of increasing confrontation," said Blair.