UKNoticeOfficial ✓September 10, 2026· GOV.UK
A negotiated settlement is the only long-term solution to the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear programme: UK statement at the UN Security Council
What happened
Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, the UK Permanent Representative to the UN, delivered a statement at the UN Security Council meeting on Iran. The statement asserted that "a negotiated settlement is the only long-term solution to the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear programme."
Why it matters
This statement signals the UK's diplomatic approach to addressing concerns about Iran's nuclear activities. It outlines the UK's preferred strategy for international security regarding Iran.
Who it affects
- ›UK diplomatic representatives
- ›UN Security Council members
- ›Iran's nuclear program negotiators
- ›International security discussions
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