The Austrian-Iranian Axis

by Simone Dinah Hartmann
While the Western world is trying to rally international support for tougher sanctions against Tehran to stop its nuclear-weapons program, Austria seems to seek even closer ties with the mullahs. Instead of isolating the Islamic Republic, Vienna just welcomed Manouchehr Mottaki , Iran ‘s foreign minister, who in 2006 gave the opening speech at Tehran ‘s Holocaust denial conference.
Despite media reports of American, British and French opposition to the visit, the Austrian government proceeded Sunday with holding a reception for Mr. Mottaki. As he shook hands with Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger, the flag of the Islamic Republic flew on top of the building of the foreign ministry, together with those of Austria and the European Union. During the joint press conference, Mr. Spindelegger stated that “dialogue is a central element” and urged Iran to cooperate so that sanctions could be avoided. …
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