The question of sanctions against Iran puts the cart before the horse. Sanctions are in no way the best, or the only, way to solve the problem.

We have no desire to continue a sanctions war, trading blows.

Sanctions are a sign of irritation; they are not the instrument of serious policies.

This Russian proposal to Iran has never existed.

Iran must continue to cooperate with the IAEA so that any questions that arise can be fully clarified,

While Iran is cooperating with the IAEA, while it is not enriching uranium and observing a moratorium, while IAEA inspectors are working in the country, it would be counter-productive to report this question to the UN Security Council,