Number 10, Downing Street welcomed Iran’s decision to halt its uranium enrichment programme, which was announced on Iran’s state television earlier today.
However Downing Street added, while it waited for signs that the promise would be fulfilled, events were at least moving in the right direction.
“Clearly the important thing is that Iran is showing signs of compliance,” the prime minister's official spokesman said.
“But equally importantly is that it is implemented. That is what will determine where we are in the process.”
However Tony Blair was not considering the use of troops or air strikes to enforce the international community's will, Downing Street insisted.
“He is not aware of any discussion in which military action has been discussed,” the spokesman said.
And the Foreign Secretary who was speaking from Egypt to attend an international meeting on supporting elections in Iraq added that the UN route had not been ruled out.
"If there is a failure by Iran to meet its obligations then Britain and also Germany and France reserve our collective right to refer the matter to the security council," Jack Straw said.
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