Gary Fitleberg, July 24, 2004

Senate Passes Iran Resolution by a unanimous decision, the Senate passed an updated version of S. Con. Res. 81, a resolution condemning Iran's failure to adhere to International Atomic Energy Agency agreements, and what appears to be an effort to develop nuclear weapons.

The resolution, authored by Senators Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), Richard Lugar (R-IN), and Joseph Biden (D-DE), urges the United Nations Security Council "to address the threat to international peace and security posed by Iran's nuclear weapons program and take such action as may be necessary." It further deplores "any effort by any country to provide nuclear power-related assistance to Iran" and specifically calls on Russia "to use all appropriate means to urge Iran to meet fully its obligations and commitment to the IAEA."

The vote passed by unanimous consent means that all Senators approved the passage of the bill.

Gary Fitleberg is a Political Analyst specializing in International Relations with emphasis on Middle East affairs.

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