Everyone wants a political settlement, everyone wants a diplomatic solution, but for that to be successful the political leadership needs to come to the conclusion that they need to give up their nuclear ambitions.

My government continues to support all efforts to seek a peaceful, diplomatic solution even as we enter a new phase of diplomacy.

As a first step, we envision a call (by the council) for Iran to cooperate with the IAEA and take the steps identified by the board to restore confidence. The council will then be able to provide the wider authority the Agency needs to investigate Iran's deeply troubling nuclear activities.

We are not now seeking sanctions or other punitive measures on Iran. We seek a carefully calibrated approach in which the [security] council applies escalating measures on Iran's regime.

I think Turkey has a very important role to play in achieving a diplomatic settlement.

The authorities in Tehran, rather than threatening the world, should listen to the world and take the steps necessary to start regaining its confidence.