Note
In Iran's response to the European Union's package of June 6, 2006, Iran quotes the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency as stating "that Iran's nuclear program is no threat to international peace and security." Iran suggests that "western parties who want to participate in the negotiation team...set aside the policy of intimidation, pressure and sanctions..." Towards this end, Iran finds it fortunate that they have "extensive relations with China and Russia" - two permanent members of the Security Council who continually dilute any semblance of real action against Iran's nuclear program.