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MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Hon. Kevin Rudd MP

AUSTRALIA IMPOSES NEW SANCTIONS ON IRAN



The Australian Government today announced its intention to impose additional sanctions in  response to Iran's continuing non-compliance with United Nations Security Council (UNSC)  resolutions on its nuclear program.

The announcement of new measures follows the attacks on the British Embassy in Tehran  on 29 November, as well as the recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report  reinforcing concerns about Iran's nuclear activities.

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd said the additional sanctions, targeting additional entities and  individuals for their involvement in Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs, underline  Australia's mounting concern about Iran's program.

“The measures will also further restrict business with Iran's petroleum and financial sectors.

“Iran must take steps required by the UNSC and the IAEA, and engage constructively with  the international community on its nuclear program,” Mr Rudd said.

The Australian sanctions are consistent with measures recently taken by the United States,  the European Union and a number of other countries.

“Australia is committed to a negotiated solution of the Iran nuclear issue."



VILNIUS  6 DECEMBER 2011

