Iran Focus: London, Dec. 24 The following is the text of a statement by the Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a day after the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to slap sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities. Iran Focus
London, Dec. 24 The following is the text of a statement by the Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a day after the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to slap sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities:
Israel’s reaction to UN Security Council Resolution on Iran’s nuclear program
24 Dec 2006
The imposition of sanctions is an important decision in the fight to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
(Communicated by the Israel Foreign Ministry Spokesman)
Today’s Security Council resolution demonstrates the understanding of the international community that the world cannot afford to tolerate an Iran that possesses nuclear weapons. The imposing of sanctions is an important first step. However, assuming that these initial sanctions will not be sufficient to stop the process, the international community must demand additional action, quickly and firmly.
Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni stated: “The imposition of sanctions is an important decision in the fight to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. The international community will be called upon to continue to show its determination in waging the common battle until the goal of halting Iran’s nuclear program is achieved.”
