As documented by successive reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Tehran has exceeded all limits established by the Plan. Iran has also imposed restrictions on the Agency’s verification mechanisms, resulting in lost continuity of knowledge regarding huge aspects of its nuclear programme. Had it been, the text would have seen the Council decide that certain sanctions contained in relevant resolutions would remain terminated. However, she added that “our vote on this resolution does not impede the possibility of real diplomacy, despite any statements to the contrary”. Further, he clarified that his delegation supported the sole operative paragraph of the resolution preserving the lifting of UN sanctions on Iran.