Sarkozy says nuclear Iran is unacceptable to France

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Source: CCTV.com | 06-24-2008 08:23

French President Nicolas Sarkozy says his country will always stand by Israel against those who call for its destruction. Sarkozy has been visiting jerusalem during his three-day visit -- the first trip to Israel by a French president in a dozen years.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy delivers  a speech at the Israeli Parliament in  Jerusalem.(AFP/Pool/Eric Feferberg)

Speaking at a special session of Israel's parliament, Sarkozy warned that a nuclear-armed Iran is unacceptable to France.

Sarkozy said, "The Iranian military nuclear program requires a very firm reaction from the international community. Israel must know that it does not stand alone. Iran holding a nuclear weapon is unacceptable for my country. Anyone trying to destroy Israel will find France blocking the way."