(Kyodo) - The following is the gist of a draft resolution on Iran the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved Saturday for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.
The Security Council requires all states to: -- act under Article 41 of Chapter 7 of U.N. Charter.
-- take necessary measures to prevent transfer of all items which could contribute to Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile development programs.
-- freeze immediately financial assets owned by Iranian individuals or entities abroad. The council also: -- calls on all states to exercise vigilance on entry into or transit through their territories of 12 individuals, including Iranian government officials, and those related to 10 entities.
-- decides to establish a sanctions committee and requests within 60 days a report from the IAEA chief on whether Iran has established full suspension of all enrichment activities.
-- shall suspend implementation of measures if Iran suspends all enrichment activities and shall adopt further appropriate measures if Iran does not comply with the resolution. |