Germany hoping for diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear program but ready for tougher sanctions
Germany is hoping for a diplomatic solution to the conflict over Iran's nuclear programme but is ready for tougher sanctions if no progress is made, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday.
"We want a diplomatic solution," Merkel told the Munich Security Conference in a speech, referring to new U.S. President Barack Obama's offer to hold talks with Tehran on the nuclear issue.
"I think the new U.S. administration will make its approach towards Iran clear to us in coming months. We are ready to walk this path together. But we are also ready for tougher sanctions if there is no progress," Merkel said, Reuters reports.
"We want a diplomatic solution," Merkel told the Munich Security Conference in a speech, referring to new U.S. President Barack Obama's offer to hold talks with Tehran on the nuclear issue.
"I think the new U.S. administration will make its approach towards Iran clear to us in coming months. We are ready to walk this path together. But we are also ready for tougher sanctions if there is no progress," Merkel said, Reuters reports.
