Meanwhile in Washington, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said the Obama administration continues to leave the option of military action on the table.

Journalist: “And on Iran, you said there will be consequences.”

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: “Yes.”

Journalist: “Do you rule out military consequences?”

Secretary Gibbs: “I wouldn’t rule out anything. Our focus has been on the process of engagement. The Iranians have, at virtually every turn, either ignored or disregarded that engagement, demonstrating to the world that its nuclear program is not of the means and type that they have tried to convince others that it’s for; that, as a result of that, not living up to their responsibilities, that consequences will follow.”