S/13711/Rev.1 SC

The Security Council, Recalling its resolution 457 (1979) of 4 December 1979, Recalling also the appeal made by the President of the Security Council on 9 November 1979 (S/13616), which was reiterated on 27 November 1979 (S/13652), Gravely concerned over the increasing tension between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America caused by the seizure and prolonged detention of persons of United States nationality who are being held as hostages in violation of international law, which could have grave consequences for international peace and security, Taking note of the letters dated 13 November 1979 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran (S/13626) relating to the grievances and statements of his Government and 1 December 1979 (S/13671) relating to the grievances and statements of his Government on the situation, Recalling also the letter dated 25 November 1979 from the Secretary-General (S/13646) stating that, in his opinion, the present crisis between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America poses a serious threat to international peace and security, Taking into account the Order of the International Court of Justice of 15 December 1979 calling on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure the immediate release of all persons of United States nationality who are being held as hostages in Iran without any exception, Calling on the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure that no action is taken by them which will aggravate the tension between the two countries, Further taking into account the report of the Secretary-General on the developments of the situation (S/13704), Mindful of the obligation of States to settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered. 1. Reaffirms its resolution 457 (1979) in all its aspects; 2. Deplores the continued detention of the hostages contrary to Security Council resolution 457 (1979) and the Order of the International Court of Justice of 15 December 1979 (S/13697); 3. Urgently calls once again on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release immediately all persons being held as hostages in Iran, to provide them protection and to allow them to leave the country; 4. Reiterates its request to the Secretary-General to lend his good offices in this connexion and to assist the Council to achieve the objectives called for in this resolution; 5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council on his good offices efforts before the Council meets again; 6. Decides to meet again on 7 January 1980 in order to review the situation and, in the event of non-compliance with this resolution, to adopt effective measures under Articles 41 and 42 of the United Nations Charter.

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