Ms Clinton reiterated US criticism of Iran's post-election violence

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is to warn Iran that the US will not extend its offer of engagement "indefinitely".

In a foreign policy speech to be delivered later, Mrs Clinton will say that Iran needs to respond to President Barack Obama's overtures now.

If it does not, Iran could face more penalties and isolation over its nuclear programme, she will say.

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