United Nations Security Council Resolution 3 was adopted by the United Nations Security Council on April 4, 1946. The Council acknowledged that Soviet troops occupying Iran were not removed in accordance with the Tri-partite Treaty of January 29, 1942. Further proceedings surrounding the Iranian crisis were deferred until May 6, 1946, when Soviet withdrawal was to be complete.[1]
| UN Security Council Resolution 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
 Approximate extent of Soviet positions in the Republic of Mahabad. | ||
| Date | April 4 1946 | |
| Meeting no. | 30 | |
| Code | S/RES/3 (Document) | |
| Subject | Iran crisis of 1946 | |
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| Result | Adopted | |
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The Council ordered that no member state should interfere with or prevent Soviet withdrawal from Iranian territory.[1]
Resolution 3 passed with nine votes to none. Australia was present and not voting, and the Soviet Union was absent.[2]
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References edit
- ^ a b United Nations Security Council. (1946). The Iranian Question (Resolution No. 3). Retrieved from UN Official Documents.
- ^ "Security Council resolution 3 (1946) [on withdrawal of USSR troops from Iran]". United Nations Digital Library.
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