SUBSCRIBERS

Germany eyes Iran business but Israel tops differences

Other areas of disagreement highlighted by minister include human rights, women's standing in society

Published Mon, Jul 20, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Teheran

A GERMAN delegation led a much-anticipated international push for new business in Iran on Monday, but a top official visiting Teheran put Israel at the top of their differences.

The remarks by Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's economy minister and Chancellor Angela Merkel's deputy, underscored that despite last week's nuclear deal between Iran and world powers any discussions on wider policy in the Middle East are likely to run into difficulties.

Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services