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The EU trio said there was nothing new in Iran's latest offer (Photo: EUobserver)

Big five agree to refer Iran to UN

China and Russia have agreed to join the EU and US in efforts to refer Iran to the UN's security council due to its resumed nuclear activities.

Foreign ministers from five permanent members of the UN security council (US, UK, France, Russia and China) plus Germany reached a consensus late Monday (30 January) in London.

They suggested that the UN watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "should report to the security council its decision on the steps required of Iran...

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The EU trio said there was nothing new in Iran's latest offer (Photo: EUobserver)

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