Powell shops for support on Iran, seeks unity on Iraq
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Brussels, Belgium-AP -- Iraq and Iran are topics the secretary of state will take on as he meets with European Union ministers in Brussels, Belgium today.
Colin Powell hopes to get the leaders to focus on how the United Nations can fit into a U-S backed plan for having Iraqis take charge of their government by next June.
Powell says the U-S wants the U-N to play a role in the transition.
The secretary also hopes to convince governments that appear satisfied with the pace of Iranian cooperation with the U-N nuclear agency. Powell will seek backing for possible U-N sanctions unless Iran proves it's not trying to develop nuclear weapons.
Powell acknowledged Britain, France and Germany for playing a "very helpful role" in pressing Iran to cooperate -- but says he doesn't think the matter is finished.
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