Iran nuclear ballistic programme is threat and influence within Middle East, says Florence Parly
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Iran's nuclear ballistic programme is a threat and the country's influence within the Middle East region is a major concern, said French defence minister Florence Parly on Tuesday.
Parly was speaking as she held a meeting with U.S. defence secretary James Mattis.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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