BEIJING, May 13 -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Thursday that he would support Iran being referred to the UN Security Council if it breaches its nuclear obligations.

    Blair's comments are a strong warning to Iran as the country threatens to restart a uranium enrichment program that some fear could result in a nuclear bomb.

    "Let's wait and see what actually happens, but we certainly will support referral to the UN Security Council if Iran breaches it undertaking and obligations," said Blair.

    Iran has announced that it plans to resume some uranium reprocessing activities, sparking sensitive diplomatic negotiations with Britain, France and Germany.

    Hasan Rowhani, Iran's top nuclear negotiator, said Thursday that Tehran could not continue nuclear negotiations with the Europeans.

    "Continuation of negotiations in their present format is not possible for us. There is some kind of imbalance in the talks process. Iran will definitely begin some of its nuclear related activities in the near future. We are discussing the time frame and conditions," said Rowhani. 

    French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier has also urged Tehran not to re-start its nuclear enrichment program.

    The on and off talks between Iran and leading European countries, which began last year, have failed to find common ground.

    Tehran insists its nuclear program is only for peaceful energy purposes and is reserving the right to restart uranium enrichment activities, which it froze in November.

    It has repeatedly served notice that any suspension of enrichment and related programmes will only be temporary and of brief duration.

    (Source: CRIENGLISH.com)