Germany calls for end to Iran's isolation

Associated Press:

Germany appealed Saturday for the United States to join Europe in ending Iran's isolation, saying economic and security incentives were needed to persuade Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. ...

"I strongly encourage the U.S. administration to actively support the Europeans' diplomatic efforts," German Defense Minister Peter Struck told a security conference. ...

"We must overcome Iran's massive isolation, for Iran will only abandon its nuclear ambitions for good if not only its economic but also its legitimate security interests are safeguarded," he said. Later, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told the meeting that Washington and Europe actually are not far apart on Iran. ...