Bush warns Syria and Iran against backing terrorism

PRESIDENT George W Bush issued new warnings to Syria and Iran yesterday, accusing them of “unacceptable” conduct in supporting and harbouring terrorists.

Bush said it was time for all governments in the Middle East to support Israel and the Palestinians as they strive to end their conflict. "This includes the governments of Syria and Iran," Bush said in a joint press conference with Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi. "Today, Syria and Iran continue to harbour and assist terrorism. This behaviour is completely unacceptable."

Bush said states which he said support terrorism will be "held accountable" and that terrorism undermined the prospects for Middle East peace.