Bush Says Talk of Attacking Iran 'Ridiculous'
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Tue Feb 22, 3:46 PM ET
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By Paul Taylor

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - President Bush (news - web sites) said on Tuesday the idea that he was preparing to bomb Iran was "ridiculous" but he failed to satisfy European calls to offer Tehran incentives to curtail its nuclear program.

"This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous," Bush told a news conference after talks with European Union (news - web sites) leaders.

"Having said that, all options are on the table," he added, drawing laughter at a clear reference to military action.