Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged French and British leaders not to ease sanctions on Tehran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged French and British leaders not to ease sanctions on Tehran as Iran and the six world powers prepare to hold a fresh round of nuclear talks.

In telephone conversations with British Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande, Netanyahu said that sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear energy program were close to achieving their goal.

"Until Iran dismantles its military nuclear program, sanctions must not be eased....," the Israeli premier added.