Obama says G8 unified on Iran

The G-8 leaders are united on their current approach of sanctions,pressure and diplomatic discussions with Iran over its nuclear programme,US President Barack Obama said on Saturday

The G-8 leaders are united on their current approach of sanctions,pressure and diplomatic discussions with Iran over its nuclear programme,US President Barack Obama said on Saturday.

We are unified on our approach to Iran, Obama said Saturday,before the G-8 leaders at the presidential retreat started their series of meetings. It is made up of the leaders of the United States,Japan,Britain,Germany,France,Italy,Canada and Russia.

On the discussions the G-8 leaders had at the dinner on Thursday night,Obama said they all agree Iran has the right to a peaceful nuclear programme but that the weaponisation of nuclear power is unacceptable. We are hopeful about the discussions that will be taking [place in Baghdad,but all of us are firmly committed to continuing with the approach of sanctions and pressure,in combination with diplomatic discussions.

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And our hope is,is that we can resolve this issue in a peaceful fashion that respects Irans sovereignty and its rights in the international community,but also recognises its responsibilities, Obama said.

The G8 discussions will also focus on the eurozone crisis,and key international issues like Syria,Myanmar and North Korea,discussions on which are already underway.