The United States remains available for formal talks with Iran, but only if Tehran is prepared for direct and meaningful dialogue, said President Trump’s deputy Middle East envoy Morgan Ortagus. “Foremost, there can be no enrichment inside of Iran, and that remains our principle,” Ortagus said.

Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani told the Security Council that “Iran remains fully committed to principled diplomacy and genuine negotiations.” He added it's now up to France, Britain and the US “to reverse course and take concrete, credible steps to restore trust and confidence.”

He said Iran remains committed to the core principles of the 2015 nuclear deal, in which Iran had agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.

At the meeting, Russia’s Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said Moscow is ready to support any genuine efforts to seek a political solution to Iran’s nuclear issue.