Iran must cooperate on nukes to avoid sanctions - Austria

VIENNA, April 25 (Reuters) - Austria's foreign minister said on Sunday that Iran must cooperate with the West over its disputed nuclear programme if its wants to avoid sanctions.

"I hope it will not have to come to this (sanctions) and that Iran is ready to cooperate with the international community," Austrian foreign minister Michael Spindelegger told a joint news conference with Iran's Manouchehr Mottaki. (Editing by Angus MacSwan)