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UN resolution orders Iran to halt nuclear work by August 31
United Nations (AFP) Jul 31, 2006 The UN Security Council on Monday passed a resolution ordering Iran to halt its controversial nuclear work by August 31 or face possible sanctions. Resolution 1696 expresses "serious concern" at Iran's refusal to comply with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) orders to halt uranium enrichment and other nuclear work. The measure was passed by 14 votes to one with Qatar alone on the 15 member council opposing the resolution. The resolution was proposed by Britain, France and Germany, with strong US backing. All suspect that Iran's nuclear programme hides covert efforts to build a nuclear bomb. Iran says its research is for peaceful purposes. The United States' UN ambassador John Bolton told the council that Iran has "consistently and brazenly defied the international community by continuing its pursuance of nuclear weapons". He said a "firm response" was needed because of the threat to international peace and security represented by the Iranian programme. If Iran does not suspend its nuclear work by August 31, the Security Council will then consider a new resolution that could order economic and political sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Bolton has said the United States will move "forcefully" to press for sanctions if Iran rejects. Before the resolution was passed, Iran had threatened to reject an international offer of political and economic incentives to persuade it to suspend its nuclear research. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links
Japan welcomes 'firm' UN message to Iran
Tokyo, Aug 1, 2006 Japan on Tuesday welcomed the UN resolution demanding Iran halt controversial nuclear activities by August 31 and said its position was unaffected by its close trade ties with the oil producer. |
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