US Secretary of State Blinkin speaking on Iran

  • Time is running short in terms of Iran returning to compliance in a nuclear talks
  • Getting closer to a point where returning to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal will not recaptured deals benefits
  • We will look at every option to deal with the challenge posed by Iran
  • US continues to believe diplomacy is the most effective way but has not seen the willingness from Iran to engage in diplomacy
  • Iran's responses to US willingness to return to nuclear talks have not been encouraging US is watching Iran's comments, posture very carefully and is prepared to turn to other options if Iran doesn't change course

Should Iran become complying, it would open up more oil supply on decreased sanctions. The overtures from Blinkin are not encouraging