G8 says concerned about Iran proliferation risk

Tue Jul 8, 2008 10:40am EDT
 
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TOYAKO, Japan (Reuters) - Leaders of the Group of Eight rich countries expressed serious concern on Tuesday at the proliferation risks posed by Iran's nuclear program.

In a statement issued after G8 leaders met in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on the second day of a three-day summit, the grouping urged Iran to suspend all enrichment-related activities.

"We also urge Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA," the G8 said, referring to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

(Writing by Yoko Nishikawa, Editing by Sonya Hepinstall)

 

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