Toyako, Japan (Platts)--8Jul2008

The leaders of the Group of Eight industrialized nations on Tuesday
called on Iran to comply with the international community's request to suspend
all its nuclear enrichment-related activities.

"We express our serious concern at the proliferation risks posed by
Iran's nuclear program and Iran's continued failure to meet its international
obligations," the G8 leaders, who have gathered for a summit July 7-9 in
Toyako, northern Japan, said in a statement.

"We also urge Iran to fully cooperate with the [International Atomic
Energy Agency], including providing clarification on the issues contained in
the latest report by the IAEA Director General," the G8 statement added.

The G8 leaders said they "firmly supported" efforts by China, France,
Germany, Russia, UK, US and the EU to resolve the Iran nuclear issue
"innovatively through negotiation," and urged Iran to respond positively to
the group's offer of June 14.

Washington accuses Tehran of trying to develop nuclear weapons, but Iran
insists its program is for peaceful purposes only.