Article: New UN resolution aims to reactivate diplomatic efforts on Iran: Chinese envoy

New UN resolution aims to reactivate diplomatic efforts on Iran: Chinese envoy

UNITED NATIONS, March 3 (Xinhua) -- The new UN Security Councilresolution on Iran is not aimed at punishing Iran, but urging Tehran to return to the negotiating table and thus to reactivate anew round of diplomatic efforts, Chinese Ambassador Wang Guangya said here Monday.

The 15-member Security Council adopted Resolution 1803 with a vote of 14-0. Indonesia abstained from endorsing the document, which calls for travel restrictions and bans for more Iranians; anexpansion of asset freezes; curbs on dual-use items, export credit;financial monitoring; cargo inspections on aircraft and vessels; and possible "next ...

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