U.N. Security Council Now Formally Reviewing Iran Sanctions Package

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The United States remains firmly committed to a peaceful resolution to international concerns about Iran’s nuclear program. Over the past year and more, the United States has reached out to Iran in unprecedented ways, repeatedly demonstrating our commitment to work towards a diplomatic solution based on mutual respect. And yet, Iran has yet to take steps to build confidence and honor the commitments it has made.

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As Security Council members, we must all continue to stand firm in our conviction that Iran must comply with its international obligations. Four years, four years have passed since the IAEA referred this serious situation to the Security Council. In that time, the P5+1 has dedicated itself to a dual-track approach to place a clear choice before Iran so that it can choose a better way forward. And the United States remains committed to this strategy.

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Mr. President, in light of Iran’s continued noncompliance with its obligations, this Council must consider further measures to hold the Government of Iran accountable.