France Rejects Israeli 'Action' Demand on Iran

France has rejected Israeli calls for "action" to punish Iran for pursuing a civilian energy program the Israelis are pretending that they fear will lead to Iran making nuclear weapons. (Israel is the only regional power with a nuclear arsenal).

French Foreign Ministry spokesman Jean-Baptiste Mattei said that "The question of sanctions is premature." He was echoed by his German colleague Martin Jaeger who expressed a similar position held by the German government. The comments came after a three-party French, German and British meeting to discuss how the European Union should deal with Iran.