But he also said his country was willing to deal with a plan that protects Iran's rights, includes its independence and leaves out the nuclear issue.

VOA: special.2010.04.17

Crowley said the Obama administration wants the meeting - presumably at the level of Foreign Ministry political directors to be held as soon as possible, so that P5+1 leaders can assess Iran's readiness to deal with the nuclear issue in their discussions at the United Nations.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

The second example I would cite is the Iranian nuclear issue, where Russia and China, both of whom have very complicated policy agendas toward Iran, are collaborating to frustrate the current U.S. strategy for dealing with the Iran nuclear issue.

NPR: U.S. Foreign Policy and the Axis of Oil

As the sixth major powers consider the issue of Iran's nuclear program, the Russians have backed away from any talk of sanctions.

NPR: Russia Pushes Diplomacy Option with Iran

On the issue of Iran's nuclear ambitions, Lord Rosser said "sanctions are now beginning to put considerable pressure on the Iranian regime" and urged against any pre-emptive military action.

BBC: Middle East debate