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Thursday, July 23, 2015
No grounds to shun Iran deals — Germany
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleBERLIN — Germany’s economy minister and vice chancellor is dismissing criticism of his recent trip to Iran, saying Tehran’s poor human rights record and refusal to recognize Israel aren’t legitimate reasons to avoid doing business with the country.
Sigmar Gabriel says the sanctions against Iran were based solely on the nuclear dispute and now that is resolved it would be wrong to restrict economic ties with the country.
Gabriel tells reporters in Berlin that despite Germany’s strong support for Israel and human rights, refusing to do business with Iran would be seen as failing to reward the country for solving disputes through peaceful means.
— AP
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