Iran has said that a sanctions resolution would be a threat to its national security.

Senior Bush officials had initially predicted a breakthrough on a sanctions resolution this week.

That is why we have been working with our partners on a sanctions resolution in the security council.

Administration officials said they hoped to discuss the plan next week at the United Nations and to circulate a sanctions resolution.

But Italy would adhere to the sanctions resolution.

We will be moving early in the week to move forward on a sanctions resolution.

The offer was rejected, setting the stage for the Aug. 31 deadline and, ultimately, the sanctions resolution.

That way, China would be less likely to veto a sanctions resolution.

Diplomats say that the sanctions resolution could come to a vote within a week.

Will you be able to pass a sanctions resolution?