Tuesday, November 25, 2008

France Warns Obama On Iran

From The Toronto Star:

Doubts also expressed about Afghan troop plan

PARIS–French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner warned U.S. President-elect Barack Obama yesterday of potential dangers involved in his plans to deal more directly with Iran and send more troops to Afghanistan.

Obama has made clear he plans a new approach to dealing with Iran and its nuclear program, including direct talks if needed, a break from the outgoing administration of U.S. President George W. Bush, which pursued a strategy of isolation.

Kouchner, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, said he welcomed Obama's plans but urged him to be careful in dealing with the Iranians, who have been negotiating with major powers for years.

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My Comment: I am hearing concerns about President-elect Obama's foreign policies. The French are just the first out of the box.

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