No Sanctions Against Iran For Its Nuclear Program

An Iranian security guard stands in front of the building housing the reactor of
Bushehr nuclear power plant. Photo AFP

6 Major Powers Move Closer to Considering More Iran Sanctions -- New York Times

UNITED NATIONS — Six major powers agreed Saturday that the Iranian response to proposals to altering its nuclear development program had been inadequate and that it warranted consideration of further measures by the United Nations Security Council.

China, however, which sent a low-level diplomat to the meeting, maintained its position that it opposed new sanctions now. The five permanent members of the Security Council — the United States, China, Russia, Britain and France — along with Germany have been pursuing a “dual track” policy under which they would seek a negotiated settlement, but if that effort stalled, further sanctions would be imposed.

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Update: Major powers reach no deal on new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program -- Washington Post

My Comment: They are not saying it, but it appears that any hope for sanctions have been delayed to some undetermined date in the future.

This is a major setback for the Western powers .... and I am saying this lightly.