The United States is pressuring members of the UN Security Council. It is reported that Washington is calling for new sanctions against Iran. This pressure comes amid recent ballistic missile tests by Tehran. The US insists that these actions violate UN Security Council resolutions.
"We expect all countries, especially the permanent members of the Council, to condemn these provocations and take appropriate action," said a senior US State Department official. Other diplomatic sources indicate that the pressure is both overt and covert, including threats against allies.
