United Nations Security Council Resolution 3

United Nations Security Council Resolution 3 was adopted on 4 April 1946. The Council acknowledged that Soviet troops occupying Iran were not removed in accordance with the Tri-partite Treaty of 29 January. Further proceedings surrounding the Iranian crisis were deferred until 6 May, when Soviet withdrawal was to be complete.

UN Security Council
Resolution 3
Approximate extent of Soviet positions in the Republic of Mahabad.
DateApril 4 1946
Meeting no.30
CodeS/RES/3 (Document)
SubjectIran crisis of 1946
Voting summary
  • 9 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
  • 1 absent
  • 1 present not voting
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
  •  China
  •  France
  • Soviet Union
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Non-permanent members
  • Australia
  •  Brazil
  •  Egypt
  • Mexico
  •  Netherlands
  •  Poland

The Council ordered that no member state should interfere with or prevent Soviet withdrawal from Iranian territory.

Resolution 3 passed with nine votes to none. Australia was present and not voting. The Soviet Union was absent.

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