World Powers Committed To Diplomatic Iran Solution

`(We will) consult on the next steps as the U.S. administration undertakes a policy review`, the powers said in a joint statement.

Senior officials from world powers urged Iran on Wednesday to fully cooperate with the United Nations over its nuclear programme and said there was a joint commitment to find a diplomatic solution on the issue.

Senior officials from the United States, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany also said they welcomed an offer by the new U.S. administration under President Barack Obama to talk directly with Tehran over its nuclear programme.

"(We will) consult on the next steps as the U.S. administration undertakes a policy review," the powers said in a joint statement after a meeting in Germany.

The six powers' meeting was their first gathering on the Iran question since Obama took office.