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Persian carvings. Iran has threatened massive retaliation against Israel in the event of air strikes (Photo: velaia)

France, Russia warn against military strike on Iran

France and Russia have in separate statements warned that a US or Israeli strike against Iran's alleged nuclear weapons facilities could destabilise the Middle East.

Speaking to Europe 1 radio on Saturday (5 November), French foreign minister Alain Juppe said the UN and EU should intensify sanctions instead of taking the military option.

"We will continue on this path [sanctions] because a military intervention could create a situation which completely destabilises the whole regi...

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