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

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.

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

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

It makes no sense. There are permanent representatives for that.

There is nothing to assess. There is no gap,