By EDITH M. LEDERER,

Associated Press Writer, March 3, 2008 UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council imposed another round of sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, but Iran defiantly vowed Monday to continue its nuclear program despite the nearly unanimous censuring vote. The resolution authorized a third set of sanctions targeting individuals, companies and equipment that could be used in Iran's nuclear program. It was adopted on a vote of 14-0, with Indonesia abstaining.

The vote was delayed three times until Libya and South Africa agreed to vote in favor of the new sanctions. It is baffling, these countries and Indonesia spoke in favor of Iran. What did the U.S. promise to give these countries in exchange for their votes? German colleague of mine wrote to say that his country does not have courage to stand up against the U.S. and the majority of Germans are not in favor of these sanctions. Today is a sad day for international diplomacy. These sanctions are illegal and members of Security Council were bribed or intimidated to vote in favor of sanctions.