"We believe that to arrive at a conclusion on the issue, a UN investigation about Iraq's WMDs must be carried out," said the source who spoke on condition of anonymity.
He said that France cannot adopt a specific position until UN inspections on Iraq's WMDs are completed.
Elsewhere in his remarks, the official said France has asked Iran to sign the additional protocol of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and set the stage for inspection missions of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
He added that Iran must join the NPT protocol as requested by the international community.
The source said France, just like other European states, respects IAEA reports regarding Iran's nuclear activities, adding that Paris will go along with the international community if the IAEA decides that Iran must unconditionally join the protocol.
He added, "If Iran does not agree to join the protocol, it will be standing against the international community, and this is not acceptable to the international community."
"Preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and promoting international disarmament programs are important tasks of the IAEA, and all countries must cooperate with the agency in that connection," he said in conclusion.
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