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Solana: Syria War May Be Obstacle to Iran Nuclear Talks

Javier Solana, former NATO secretary-general and foreign policy chief for the European Union, warns that the Syria war is threatening the unity of nations negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program.
European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana speaks during the Israeli Presidential Conference in Jerusalem October 21, 2009. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun (JERUSALEM POLITICS) - RTXPUPG

As the United States and its negotiating partners prepare to return to talks with Iran this weekend, the conflict in Syria may present a new obstacle to agreement, according to Javier Solana.

The former NATO secretary-general and foreign policy chief for the European Union told a Washington audience Monday [April 1] that “solving the [nuclear] problem will be very difficult” while fighting rages in Syria.

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