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Britain says Iran too powerful to leave in isolation

Britain says Iran too powerful to leave in isolation

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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Britain's foreign minister said Monday that Iran is a major regional player that can be an ally in fighting terrorism — but that London must "tread carefully" in its relationship with Tehran. Tehran and world powers struck a deal last month on Iran's contested nuclear program, and on Sunday, Britain and Iran reopened their respective embassies after a break of several years.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Britain's foreign minister said Monday that Iran is a major regional player that can be an ally in fighting terrorism — but that London must "tread carefully" in its relationship with Tehran. Tehran and world powers struck a deal last month on Iran's contested nuclear program, and on Sunday, Britain and Iran reopened their respective embassies after a break of several years.…