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The permanent members of the Security Council have approved a draft resolution that expands export limits and financial restrictions, diplomats said.

Iran will not suspend its disputed nuclear program even if the United States imposes sanctions targeting companies that ship fuel to the Islamic Republic, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday.

North Korea said today it will view as a "declaration of war" any sanctions or pressure applied against it after its rocket launch earlier this month.

The United States is imposing sanctions on several Chinese, Iranian and North Korean companies for violating arms export regulations governing missile technology and other proliferation activities.