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AFPWASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart discussed Tuesday ways to bring Iran "into compliance" with UN resolutions on its nuclear program ahead of diplomatic talks, the White House said.
"The two leaders discussed the status of diplomatic efforts to bring Iran into compliance with its international obligations on its nuclear program," a statement said after Obama spoke by telephone with French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
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The upcoming meeting represents a "fulfillment" of Obama's pledge to engage with the Islamic Republic despite three decades of hostility between Washington and Tehran, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.
"We have made clear to the Iranians that any talks we participate in must address the nuclear issue head on. It cannot be ignored," even though Tehran has so far ignored such appeals, she added.
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France steps up nuclear rhetoric against Iran
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:24:37 GMT
French President Nicolas Sarkozy claims Iran is secretly working on nuclear arms.
As major world powers voice readiness to hold talks with Iran about concerns over the country's nuclear work, France moves to raise new allegations against the Islamic Republic.
"It is a certainty to all of our secret services. Iran is working today on a nuclear
program," French President Nicolas Sarkozy told lawmakers from his conservative UMP party on Tuesday.
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"The two leaders discussed the status of diplomatic efforts to bring Iran into compliance with its international obligations on its nuclear program," a statement said after a telephone conversation between Obama and Sarkozy.
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