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Iran to start higher-grade uranium enrichment.

(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-02-09 03:18

UN nuclear watchdog Monday confirms Iran has notified it of plans to start higher-grade uranium enrichment.

Related readings:  Iran leader orders new step in nuclear program  Iran wants to transfer uranium based on need  Chinese FM stresses diplomacy, patience on Iran nuclear issue  US says major powers discuss Iran

French president Nicolas Sarkozy and US defence secretary Robert Gates agreed that Iran should face "strong sanctions" over its nuclear program, a French official said following a meeting between the two men.

Sarkozy and Gates met for almost an hour, with Iran one of the main points on their agenda.

"They agreed that it was time to adopt strong sanctions (against Iran), in the hope of restarting negotiations," the French official said, declining to be named.

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