UN Resolutions/Reports Re Iran's Nuclear Program

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The texts of the following documents are available on-line from www.globalpolicy.org/security/sanction/indxiran.htm

Key Documents

Security Council Resolution 1803 on Iran (March 3, 2008)

This Security Council resolution extends sanctions against Iran. It notes that the Iranian government attempts to enrich uranium – potentially a key component in the development of nuclear weapons. The text restricts the import of “dual use” technology used for both peaceful and military purposes, and asks UN member states to inspect cargos suspected of transporting nuclear material to and from Iran. The resolution also adds 13 names to an existing travel ban and asset freeze on companies and individuals thought to be engaged in Iran’s nuclear program.

Report of the IAEA to the Security Council (February 22, 2008)

This official International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report, submitted to the Security Council, records an open verdict on Iran’s nuclear program. The report states that Iran has answered many key questions on the development of a weapons program. However, Iran has refused to cooperate with the IAEA over US allegations that Tehran is attempting to enrich uranium and develop nuclear missile heads – describing the accusations as “baseless” and “fabricated.”

Resolution 1747 (March 24, 2007)

In this resolution, the Security Council builds on its previous decision to impose sanction on Tehran by banning arms exports from Iran and imposing a freeze on the financial assets of 28 individuals and entities. After lengthy negotiations, the text takes into account some of the concerns expressed by South Africa, Indonesia and Qatar, such as the acknowledgment that all parties to the NPT, including Iran, have a right to peaceful uses of nuclear technology. The resolution also includes mechanisms for future negotiation with Iran and reference to a nuclear-free Middle East.

Draft Resolution on Iran’s Nuclear Program (March 15, 2007)

The UN Security Council's draft resolution on Iran calls again on Tehran to comply with the demands of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "to build confidence in the exclusively peaceful purpose of its nuclear program." Further, it restricts the sale of arms to Iran and prohibits financial assistance to Iran other than for humanitarian purposes. The director general of the IAEA is to submit a further report within 60 days on the extent of Tehran's compliance with Resolution 1737. The draft resolution affirms that all measures taken against Iran will be suspended contingent on Iran discontinuing its enrichment program.

Resolution 1737 (December 23, 2006)

The Security Council unanimously imposed sanctions against Iran. The text, calling for steps required by the IAEA, bans trade with Iran of all items, materials, equipment, goods and technology which could contribute to Tehran’s uranium enrichment program and contains a list of persons and entities, whose assets are subject to a freeze. It also established a new sanctions committee to monitor compliance of the resolution.

Resolution 1696 (June 31, 2006)

In this resolution, the Security Council endorses the offer of diplomatic and economic incentives put forward by the P5 and Germany and demands that Iran suspend all uranium enrichment programs by August 31. Acting “under Article 40 of Chapter VII of the United Nations in order to make mandatory the suspension required by the IAEA,” the Council threatens Iran with sanctions in case of non-compliance, but avoids any implication that use of force may be warranted. Iran has rejected the resolution claiming that it has only made negotiations more difficult.

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