WASHINGTON - The United States will play a leading role in resolving the international impasse with Iran over its nuclear program, US President George W. Bush said Wednesday.
"I believe it is very important that we solve this issue diplomatically and my decision today is that the United States is going to take a leadership position in solving this issue," Bush told reporters at the White House.
"I believe this problem can be solved diplomatically, and I want to give it every effort to do so," the US leader said.

05/31/2006 16:20 GMT