Iran nuclear crisis moves to next stage

Britain and France have introduced a resolution to the UN Security Council:

UNITED NATIONS - Britain and France introduced a U.N. Security Council resolution Wednesday demanding that Iran abandon its uranium enrichment program, possibly setting the stage for sanctions if Tehran does not comply.

Several ambassadors said they hoped the resolution, backed by the United States, will be adopted before a meeting of foreign ministers in New York next Monday. Yet other diplomats questioned whether negotiations could wrap up that quickly.

The draft could lead to a showdown with Russia, which has arms and technology deals with Iran, as well as China. Both nations have said they adamantly oppose tough council action, and the two could use their veto-power on the council to spike it.

And of course, as we know from experience, the "UN Security Council" phase is the most productive...

At least it is when compared to the "useless investigation" and "refusal to act" phases.