Iran defiant over new UN nuke sanctions

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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/world/5588941.html

March 3, 2008, 5:49PM
Iran defiant over new UN nuke sanctions

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press Writer

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council imposed another round of sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, but Iran defiantly vowed Monday to continue its nuclear program despite the nearly unanimous censuring vote.

The resolution authorized a third set of sanctions targeting individuals, companies and equipment that could be used in Iran's nuclear program. It was adopted on a vote of 14-0, with Indonesia abstaining.

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For the first time, the council has banned trade with Iran in goods that have both civilian and military uses. The resolution authorizes inspection of cargo suspected of containing banned items on planes and ships owned or operated by Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line.

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It orders countries to freeze the assets of 12 additional companies and 13 individuals with links to Iran's nuclear or ballistic missile programs — and report the travel of those Iranians. It imposes a travel ban on five individuals linked to Iran's nuclear effort.

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