| Taken Question Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC April 16, 2007 Question Taken at April 16, 2007 Daily Press Briefing Iran: UNSC Sanctions Resolution
Question: If corporations were to help Iran in construction of nuclear power, would it violate either of the UNSC Resolutions? Answer: We would need to look at the circumstances of any specific case, but corporations that assist Iran in the construction of nuclear power facilities could be in violation of the measures taken by States to implement UNSC resolutions 1737 and 1747. These resolutions require UN Member States to implement measures for preventing: certain nuclear-related transfers to Iran; provision to Iran of technical and financial assistance related to such transfers; and provision of any financial assets or other economic resources to designated individuals and entities, including many associated with Iran's nuclear program. The unanimous adoption of two UNSCRs makes clear that now is not the time for business as usual with Iran. Full and swift implementation of UNSCR 1737 and 1737 is critical to signal to Tehran the costs of its defiance. All members of the United Nations must fully implement the provisions of UNSC resolutions 1737 and 1747, which we believe can be an effective means to persuade Iran to change course and respond constructively to the international concerns about the nature of its nuclear program. Iran's failure to completely, verifiably suspend enrichment related and reprocessing activities and engage in subsequent direct talks with the U.S. and our European partners continues to be a missed opportunity. 2007/291 |
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