Wednesday, March 7, 2012

France Calls Iran 'Two-Faced' Over Nuclear Negotiations

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili, left, and European Union foreign-policy chief Catherine Ashton at talks in Istanbul in January. Reuters

Iran 'Two-Faced' Over Nuclear Negotiations -- The Telegraph

Iran is "two-faced" and insincere when it comes to negotiating the future of its nuclear programme, France has said.

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who represents the United States, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany in dealings with Iran, said on Tuesday the six powers had accepted an Iranian offer for talks on its disputed nuclear programme.

"I am a little sceptical ... I think Iran continues to be two-faced," Alain Juppe, the French foreign minister told i-Tele television.

"That's why I think we have to continue to be extremely firm on sanctions, which in my view are the best way to prevent a military option that would have unforeseeable consequences."

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More News On the Upcoming Iranian Nuclear talks

France says Iran 'two-faced', sceptical talks can succeed -- Reuters
France: Iran continues to be 'two-faced' on nuclear issue -- Haaretz
France skeptical of Iran's willingness to talk -- Miami Herald/AP
Nuclear Powers Prepare Demands for Iran as Diplomatic Solution Is Sought -- Bloomberg
World powers struggle for unity on Iran's nuke program -- CTV/AP
Six powers seek joint stance on Iran at U.N. meeting -- Reuters
Iran asks to resume nuclear talks after year standstill -- MSNBC
Iran's talking point: 'Dignity' in nuclear work -- Boston.com/AP
Iranian leader: Iran must stand firm against Western 'bullying' on nuclear program -- FOX News/AP
TIMELINE-Iranian nuclear dispute -- Reuters

My Comment: If history is any indication, the french are going to be proven right .... again.

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