Cannon Says Iran Hides Nuclear Plans; G-8 Will Review Sanctions

Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon said Iran is “hiding” the truth about its nuclear program and added that the effectiveness of new sanctions will be reviewed by Group of Eight officials when they next meet in September.

Cannon, who presides over meetings of G-8 foreign ministers this year, led a March summit where he helped push for sanctions against Iran that were imposed this week by Canada and the European Union, and earlier by the U.S. Iran has denied allegations from the U.S. and some of its allies that the nuclear program may be intended for weapons development.