UN Security Council resolution 1747

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The Resolution 1747 of the UN Security Council is a resolution to the Iranian nuclear program , which the United Nations Security Council has adopted unanimously at its 5647th meeting on March 24 of 2007. The resolution was introduced by France , Germany and the United Kingdom .

The resolution is a resolution under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations , which means that compliance with it can be enforced by all member states of the United Nations through coercive measures. It is a binding document under international law. However, the Security Council acted under Article 41 of the Charter and consequently military action is excluded under the resolution.

In making its decision, the Security Council relied on the declarations of its President of March 29, 2006 (document S / PRST / 2006/15), as well as resolutions 1696 (2006) of July 31, 2006 and 1737 (2006) of December 23 2006 and confirmed the decisions made therein, as well as its commitment in favor of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the obligation of all signatory states to fulfill it, but also the right under Articles I and II of this treaty, without restrictions, research, development and production in the field of nuclear To use energy for peaceful purposes.

The Panel noted its concern that Iran has failed to meet its obligations to comply with resolutions 1696 and 1737, according to the report by the Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) dated February 22, 2007 (document GOV / 2007/8).

The resolution emphasizes the need to undertake political and diplomatic efforts in the dispute with Iran in order to reach a negotiated solution and welcomes the initiatives in this regard by China , France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States , and the High Representative for the Joint Foreign and Security Affairs Security policy of the European Union and that such a solution must ensure that the Iranian nuclear program serves exclusively the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

In its decision, the Security Council took into account the IAEA resolution (Document GOV / 2006/14), according to which a solution to the problem with the Iranian nuclear program would also contribute to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons elsewhere and also serve to keep the Middle East free from weapons of mass destruction .

The Security Council made it explicit that it was determined to make Iran comply with its resolutions 1696 and 1737 and the decisions of the IAEA, and until Iran complied with those decisions, and so long as Iran's ability to restrict developments in the nuclear and weapons fields.

requirements

Under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations

  1. urged the Security Council on Iran to immediately take the measures ordered by the IAEA in its resolution GOV / 2006/14 and that Iran also immediately comply with paragraph 2 of resolution 1737;
  2. the Security Council called on the member states to be vigilant with regard to the transport of prohibited material across their respective national territory, to prevent this and to inform the Committee for Monitoring the Embargo of such transports;
  3. Underlined the panel that humanitarian and religious concerns remain exempt from the restrictions;
  4. the Council decided that items 12, 13, 14 and 15 of resolution 1737 should apply not only to Iran but also to a number of individuals, in accordance with the annex to the resolution;
  5. the Security Council prohibited Iran from selling and delivering weapons and similar material to other states;
  6. the Security Council imposed an embargo on tanks , armored vehicles , warplanes , weapons of artillery , attack helicopters , warships , missiles and missile systems , and the training and the granting or provision of technical, financial and human assistance relating to them;
  7. the panel called on the member states of the United Nations not to enter into new financial aid and economic agreements with Iran, except in the context of humanitarian or development aid matters;
  8. All member states are required to report within 60 days on the steps taken with regard to the above items;
  9. The Security Council expressed its conviction that Iran's compliance with paragraph 2 of resolution 1737 and the requirements of the IAEA would contribute to a negotiated solution that would enable Iran to use nuclear energy peacefully and that such would be beneficial for Iran;
  10. The panel welcomed the initiative by China, Germany, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States and their negotiation proposal that they had made in June 2006 (document S / 2006/521) and included this document as Annex II in the Resolution on;
  11. the Security Council reaffirmed the authority of the IAEA and the leadership of the International Nuclear Energy Organization as authoritative in the assessment;
  12. The Security Council instructed the Director General of the IAEA to report to the Security Council within sixty days on whether Iran has ceased operations under resolution 1737 and taken the further steps required by the resolution and orders of the IAEA;
  13. The Security Council reaffirmed that action under this resolution will be suspended as soon as and for as long as Iran complies with IAEA orders and resolution 1737;
  14. The Security Council assured Iran that it would review and evaluate the steps taken by Iran within sixty days and, if necessary, suspend some of the aforementioned measures specified in Resolution 1737 if Iran really and verifiably suspend the enrichment of nuclear material and this is confirmed by the IAEA and that if not, the Security Council will decide on further measures under Article 41 of the Charter of the United Nations;
  15. the panel decided to remain actively involved in the matter.

There are two annexes to the resolution. Appendix I lists a number of institutions, companies and individuals who are affected by the restrictions under paragraphs 12, 13, 14 and 15 of resolution 1737 under provision 4 of the resolution. Annex II contains the draft of a negotiated solution between the international community and Iran on cooperation in the research, development and production of peacefully used nuclear energy and other strategic technologies .

Aftermath

After the vote, Emyr Jones Parry , the UK envoy , read out a statement coordinated with China, Germany, France, the Russian Federation, the United States and the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union. In it, Iran was criticized for not having complied with the earlier resolutions of the Security Council and the IAEA, which is the reason for the sanctions now being imposed. Iran has the right to research and produce peacefully used nuclear energy, but must cooperate fully and transparently with the IAEA.

After the vote in front of the Security Council, the Foreign Minister of Iran rejected the resolution and criticized the fact that the Security Council's resolution was the fourth time, at the instigation of some of its permanent members , to abuse the body "to take an illegal, unnecessary and unjustifiable measure against the to impose a peaceful nuclear program on the Islamic Republic of Iran ” and therefore described the decision of the Security Council as not justified by the charter. Iran sees the resolution as a violation of Article 25 of the UN Charter, which grants member states the right to their own development and further training.

Implementation in European law

On the basis of Resolution 1747, Common Position 2007/140 / CFSP of the Council of February 27, 2007 on restrictive measures against Iran was adopted.

Building on this common position and the Resolution 1747 has advice the Regulation (EC) no. 423/2007 (so-called. The Council of 19 April 2007 concerning restrictive measures against Iran Iran-VO ) was adopted.

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