A resolution is a formal document adopted by the United Nations Security Council, and the Council can adopt it only if it has a majority of votes in favour. A resolution typically contains the date of adoption, the alphabetical list of countries that contributed to it (sponsors), and the name of the body that issued the document.
UN resolutions are not binding on any state; however, they carry significant political weight as a signal to the world that the Council is paying attention to an issue and may take further action. In addition to resolutions, the Security Council can also produce non-binding presidential statements.
Reiterates demands from previous resolutions that Iran halt all enrichment-related and other nuclear weapons development activities. Instructs the IAEA to report within 90 days on whether Iran has complied with these requirements. Calls on states to impose an immediate and comprehensive arms embargo on Iran, banning the supply of any weapons systems that can be used to enrich uranium or develop ballistic missiles. Urges States to obligate their financial institutions to exercise vigilance in entering new commitments for public-provided financial support for trade with Iran to prevent the flow of funds that can be used to pursue proliferation activities.
Criticizes Israel for refusing to allow Palestinians to return to their homes in East Jerusalem and for barring a United Nations fact-finding mission from entering the country. One-sided condemnation ignores Palestinian terrorism against Israeli men, women and children and the abuses committed by Palestinian forces against their own citizens.