Obama urges Iran to lessen tensions over nuclear programme

on 18/03/2013 19:55:41

The US President Barack Obama is urging Iran to take immediate steps to lessen tensions over its nuclear programme.

In a statement this evening, he has called on the Islamic Republic to move toward a long-term settlement over the issue.

President Obama said that if Iran does so - it will reap the benefits of improved trade and relations with the United States and the wider world.