CNN: Iran is ignoring questions from the international community about its nuclear program, using "small phrases" to make "small suggestions," Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said.

AFP: Iran will not have the capacity to build a nuclear weapon for at least another year, if not longer, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday.

Reuters: U.S. intelligence agencies believe Iran won't be capable of producing nuclear weapons for at least a year but that it probably would be technically able to do so if it chooses within 3-to-5 years, U.S. officials said.

AFP: President Barack Obama Tuesday called for the world to move "boldly and quickly" on new Iran sanctions but admitted the tactic was not a "magic wand" that could alone end Tehran's nuclear program.

Bloomberg: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told her counterparts from Turkey and Brazil that it is time to apply sanctions pressure on Iran at the United Nations over its nuclear program.

AFP: French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Tuesday he wanted the United Nations to impose fresh sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program no later than May.

Reuters: German Chancellor Angela Merkel sounded an optimistic note on Tuesday about the chances for fresh U.N. sanctions on Iran following a meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and major powers.

AFP: China said Tuesday sanctions were not the answer to the Iranian atomic standoff, denting US President Barack Obama's hopes of sealing a deal to punish Tehran as he hosted a summit on nuclear arms.