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July 26, 2010

Germany Must Lead EU on Iran Sanctions

Heather Robinson, Los Angeles Times

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Foreign ministers of European Union member states are meeting in Brussels on Monday to finalize new sanctions against Iran.

As Iran's second-largest trading partner, Germany has a responsibility — and great leverage over Iran. Germany should lead the way, as an issue of conscience, in making sure these sanctions have teeth — and that the Islamic Republic feels their bite.

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