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United Nations: Proposed new UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program call for travel bans and asset freezes for specific Iranian officials, according to a draft text.
In a text obtained by media, Britain, France, Germany, the United States, Russia and China agreed on a third round of sanctions, which will be the basis of a UN Council resolution.
"It's a strong draft proposal which demonstrates the continuity of the approach of the international community," said France's UN ambassador, Jean-Maurice Ripert.
"We are sending a very clear signal to Iran and we are increasing the pressure," he said in a statement.
The draft says individuals to be banned are linked to "Iran's proliferation sensitive activities or for the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems."
The proposal "calls upon states to exercise vigilance over the activities of financial institutions ... with all banks domiciled in Iran."
The proposal also urges countries to inspect air and sea cargo of the firms Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line going into and coming out of Iran.
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