Policy Perspectives

Sanctions on Iran: The Emerging Scenario

Introduction

The UN Resolution 1737 was adopted by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on December 23, 2006. It followed a statement of the UN President on March 29, 2006 and the subsequent Resolution 1696 on July 31, 2006 urging Iran to close down its nuclear enrichment program. Laying down a series of measures to be taken by member states, Resolution 1737 says, “The Security Council decides that all states report to the committee within 60 days of the adoption of this resolution on the steps they have taken with the view to implement effectively.” It requests the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to report whether Iran has established full and sustained suspension of all activities mentioned in the Resolution, and says that if Iran does not comply, further appropriate measure under Article 41 of Chapter 7 of the Charter of the United Nations shall be taken.

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