The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors had adopted a resolution stating that a solution to the Iranian nuclear issue would contribute to global non-proliferation efforts and the Middle East region free of weapons of mass destruction.

There was concern that Iran had not yet fully suspended uranium enrichment activities, resumed co-operation with the IAEA or clarified issues relating to a possible military dimension to its nuclear program.

[3] The Council recognised that access to diverse, reliable energy was critical for sustainable development, and emphasised the rights of states in international trade.

The Council also decided that Iran should comply with the Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA, not undertake any further reprocessing, heavy water-related or enrichment-related activities or acquire commercial interests in other states involving uranium mining or use of nuclear materials and technology.

Provisions of the resolution included:[4] Throughout the imposition of the aforementioned measures, exceptions were made for humanitarian purposes and legal economic activities.