| UNSecurity Council Resolution 1929 | |
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| Date | 9 June 2010 |
| Meeting no. | 6,335 |
| Code | S/RES/1929 (Document) |
| Subject | Non-proliferation Iran |
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| Result | Adopted |
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United NationsSecurity Council Resolution 1929, adopted on 9 June 2010, after recalling resolutions1696 (2006),1737 (2006),1747 (2007),1803 (2008),1835 (2008) and1887 (2009) concerning the topics ofIran andnon-proliferation, the Council noted that Iran had failed to comply with previous Security Council resolutions concerningits nuclear program and imposed further sanctions on the country.[1]
The resolution, which imposed a fourth round of sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program,[2] was adopted by twelve votes for the resolution, two against fromBrazil andTurkey, with oneabstention fromLebanon.
In the preamble of the resolution, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to theNuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, its provisions therein and obligations on parties to the Treaty. TheInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors had adopted a resolution stating that a solution to the Iranian nuclear issue would contribute to global non-proliferation efforts and theMiddle East region free ofweapons of mass destruction. There was concern that Iran had not yet fully suspendeduranium enrichment activities, resumed co-operation with the IAEA or clarified issues relating to a possible military dimension to its nuclear program.[3]
The Council recognised that access to diverse, reliable energy was critical forsustainable development, and emphasised the rights of states in international trade. It called upon Iran to ratify theComprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and was determined to take appropriate measures to make Iran comply with provisions in previous Security Council resolutions and requirements of the IAEA.[3]
Acting under Article 41 ofChapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Council determined that theIranian government had yet to meet the requirements of previous Security Council resolutions and IAEA requirements. It affirmed that Iran should immediately co-operate with the IAEA on all outstanding issues, particularly with regard to activity atQom, clarifications on a possible military use of the nuclear program and granting unrestricted access to all sites, persons, equipment and documents requested by the IAEA. The Council also decided that Iran should comply with the Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA, not undertake any further reprocessing, heavy water-related or enrichment-related activities or acquire commercial interests in other states involvinguranium mining or use of nuclear materials and technology.
Provisions of the resolution included:[4]
Throughout the imposition of the aforementioned measures, exceptions were made for humanitarian purposes and legal economic activities.[3]
The Security Council deplored the transfer of arms by Iran to other countries in violation ofResolution 1747 and directed the Committee to respond to violations and promote the implementation of previous resolutions. TheSecretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon was requested to establish a panel consisting of up to eight experts for an initial period of one year to assist the Committee in itsmandate; examine information presented by countries, particularly with regard to instances of non-compliance; make recommendations to the Council and report on its findings and recommendations.[3]
All states were to report to the Committee within 60 days on the measures they had taken to implement the provisions of the current resolution. It emphasised diplomatic efforts by the five plus one (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and United States) to resolve the nuclear issue and encouraged further efforts. It commended the Director-General of the IAEAYukiya Amano for a draft agreement between France, Iran and Russia and requested a report within 90 days on whether Iran had begun co-operating with the IAEA and suspended activities mentioned in Resolution 1737. On the basis of the report, the Council would review the sanctions regime and would lift provisions if compliance was reported or consider further measures in the light of non-compliance with Security Council resolutions.[3]
The resolution was adopted after receiving 12 votes for the resolution, two against (Brazil and Turkey) and one abstention (Lebanon).[5]
| Approved (12) | Abstained (1) | Opposed (2) |
|---|---|---|
* Permanent members of the Security Council are in bold.
Iranian PresidentMahmoud Ahmadinejad described the new resolution as a "used handkerchief which should be thrown in the dustbin".[6]
In an e-mail interview to the British newspaperThe Guardian, the Iranian reformist politicianMehdi Karroubi argued these sanctions would actually strengthen the Ahmadinejad regime by offering "an excuse to the Iranian government to suppress the opposition".[7]
Brazil and Turkey criticised the sanctions, saying they could undermine further diplomatic efforts.[8] Brazil and Turkey had just previously attempted to mediate the dispute, concluding negotiations with Iran which led to the Tehran Declaration, but which was not accepted by the P5+1.
On 10 or 11 October 2015, Iran tested a missile that the United States said was "inherently capable" of carrying a nuclear warhead.[9]
The provisions of Resolution 1929 were terminated byUnited Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 effective on Implementation Day of theJoint Comprehensive Plan of Action, 16 January 2016.
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