Iran invites UN security council for dinner

Dinner parties are not usually regarded as a diplomatic community selection Islamic Republic of Iran. But last night, the residence of the ambassadors of the plan, the stylish Manhattan's Fifth Avenue has become the focal point of the current crisis over Tehran's nuclear program.

Move is described in the UN observers in an extremely rare, Iran has decided to organize a dinner for all 15 members of the UN Security Council. It marked the highest-level meetings between U.S. and Iranian authorities in recent years and was held in the Western diplomats, Tehran's latest series of moves in the world to present their case before the new sanctions over its nuclear enrichment technology program.

Frank exchange and professional "with Mottaki, the American diplomat, Alejandro Wolff, and other representatives of the Council underlined the deficiencies and material weaknesses in the approach to Iran," said Crowley.

"Mottaki focused on the Iranian-CONS Tehran research reactor, which differs significantly from the proposal balanced the IAEA that Iran has promised, and then walked away in October last year," said Crowley.

"But we see this as a missed opportunity for Iran to comply with its international obligations," said Crowley.

Recent breakthrough links Washington and Tehran, the number three U.S. Department of State William Burns met in Geneva last October, one-secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili.

The United States engage in political engagement with Iran, but said that this is part of a two-pronged approach that includes enforcement measures, including sanctions if the Islamic Republic does not work.

A British official told AFP: "We are always happy to talk. It is a two way process. We'll see what they have to say."

"We must ensure that this fact is understood by all members when this is not the possibility of obfuscation Iranian officials" the official said.

Place of residence of diplomats from the Iranian ambassador has been at Fifth Avenue luxury in Manhattan around 18:30 (2230 GMT). They left about two hours later.

China is the only permanent members of the Council to send a messenger. Four other States veto in the Security Council had been number two or number three role in New York dealings.

Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Japan, Lebanon, Mexico, Turkey and Uganda, all permanent members, are submitted by ambassadors.

Reporters, 13 delegations from 15 countries and the Security Council.