United Nations Security Council Resolution 670

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United Nations Security Council resolution 670, adopted on 25 September 1990, after recalling resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990), 664 (1990), 665 (1990), [[United Nations Security Council Resolution 666 Acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the council went on to call on all member states to strictly enforce international sanctions against Iraq, confirming that sanctions imposed in Resolution 661 (1990) also apply to aircraft, deciding that: It also reminded countries that, under Resolution 661 (1990), to continue to freeze Iraqi assets while protecting those of the "legitimate government of Kuwait" and sanctioning Iraqi diplomats. Additionally, the Council called upon all Member States to co-operate with the Security Council Committee in providing information regarding the action taken by them to implement the provisions from the current resolution. Finally, the Council warned that any state evading Resolution 661 (1990) may have measures taken against it, while also reminding Iraq of its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Resolution 670, the ninth to condemn Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait, was approved by 14 votes to one vote against, from Cuba, and no abstentions.

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