UK, France to Push for Iran Sanctions Despite Nuclear Enrichment Agreement

Britain and France will push for more UN sanctions against Iran despite a nuclear fuel swap deal while the EU and Germany say they want to see details of the agreement.

French foreign ministry spokesman Bernard Valero said the deal was "necessary" but "would in no way resolve the problem posed by the Iranian nuclear program."

Based on the agreement, Iran will send some 1200 kg of its 3.5 percent enriched uranium over to Turkey in exchange for a total of 120 kg 20 percent.'

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