Germany and France to squeeze Iran

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Source: CCTV.com | 11-13-2007 08:38

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, right, and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, chat before they were meeting with students of the Romain Rolland Highschool in the Reinickendorf district in Berlin for a discussion on 'integration', on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Marcus Brandt, Pool)

Germany and France say they will support tougher sanctions against Iran if Tehran fails to comply with demands to halt uranium enrichment.

Speaking after a joint German-Franco cabinet session in Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said if Iran fails to respond satisfactorily, sanctions will be discussed in the US.

Visiting French President Nicolas Sarkozy said both Germany and France believe in the usefulness of sanctions.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrive at the Chancellery in Berlin. (AFP/Eric Feferberg)

The two leaders also said dialogue is the best way to deal with Iran's nuclear program. Merkel and Sarkozy discussed Iran's nuclear issues with U.S. President George W. Bush during visits to the US over the past week.

Editor:Zhang Pengfei