Berlusconi says G8 sanctions likely against Iran

ROME (Reuters) - The Group of Eight wealthy powers will discuss the situation in Iran and are likely to agree to adopt sanctions when they meet in Italy next week, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said on Monday.

Speaking at a news conference to present the July 8-10 summit of G8 leaders, Berlusconi said the situation in Iran will be at the top of the international issues on the table.

Asked if the G8 would adopt sanctions against Iran, Berlusconi said he did not want to announce decisions in advance but, having spoken to his G8 partners on the telephone, "I believe things will go in the direction you have said."