Russia optimistic with Iran nuclear programme
A Russian diplomat says Moscow remains optimistic the five veto-wielding members of the UN Security Council will break a deadlock on confronting Iran's nuclear programme, as the nations' foreign ministers took up the issue in new efforts to reach a deal.
The comments by Russia's deputy UN ambassador, Konstantin Dolgov, were important because Russia and China have been key holdouts against a council statement proposed by Britain, France and the United States demanding Iran suspend uranium enrichment.
