My government continues to support all efforts to seek a peaceful, diplomatic solution even as we enter a new phase of diplomacy. |
Once this is on the agenda of the Security Council we foresee a graduated approach to bringing additional pressure on the leadership in Tehran to achieve a negotiated settlement. The collective goal in Vienna is to encourage the leadership in Tehran to take those steps that will allow them to start regaining the confidence of the international community. |
We are convinced that we have a solid majority in support of a resolution that reports Iran to the Security Council, and that majority has grown. |