
AFP, Paris, 23 Jan 2012 – The leaders of France, Germany and Britain on Monday called on Tehran to immediately suspend its nuclear activities after the EU slapped an embargo on Iran’s oil exports amid tough new sanctions.
‘We call on Iran’s leadership immediately to suspend its sensitive nuclear activities and abide fully by its international obligations, ‘ the leaders said in a joint statement, adding however that ‘the door is open to Iran to engage in serious and meaningful negotiations