US President George W Bush says that he wants to solve the Iran issue peacefully.
Mr. Bush said that diplomacy is the first choice in dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions but all options remain open.
In Germany after talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, George Bush emphasized that the international community will work together to resolve the issue and warned of additional sanctions.
The German leader said that diplomatic pressure has produced results but emphasized that new sanctions will be necessary if Iran fails to suspend its uranium enrichment work.
Their comments followed wide-ranging discussions on such issues as global trade and climate change.
The President reaffirmed his belief that the 2003 US led invasion of Iraq was the right decision and said he does not regret it. He also stressed that the US is not seeking permanent bases in Iraq.
Mr. Bush gave thanks to Germany for its help in Middle East peace efforts and its assistance to the people of Afghanistan and Iraq.
He travels to Italy later Wednesday as he continues his week-long European trip, which will also take him to France, Britain and Northern Ireland.
President Bush arrived in Germany Tuesday following a final summit in Slovenia with European Union leaders.
The president's German visit coincided with the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and the Berlin Airlift - American-led efforts to help the people of Germany after World War II.
