There are those who would argue that conversion is not proliferation-significant because it does not produce weapons-grade material, but from our perspective, conversion is another step forward to acquire enrichment capability.
We are convinced we have a solid majority for the resolution that reports Iran to the Security Council. And that majority is growing.
It is time to send a clear and unequivocal message to the Iranian regime about the concerns of the international community by reporting this issue to the Security Council.
I think Turkey has a very important role to play in achieving a diplomatic settlement.
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.
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.
There's a solid majority in favor of reporting.
The authorities in Tehran, rather than threatening the world, should listen to the world and take the steps necessary to start regaining its confidence.
The reason why we are reporting this to the Security Council is to move diplomacy to a new phase so that we can see if we can achieve a political settlement.
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