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

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.

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.

We are not now seeking sanctions or other punitive measures on Iran. We support the ongoing efforts of the IAEA with the weight of the Security Council's authority.

It's a good start. It may not be the final solution.

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.