UN Security Council
1998

a serious price drop since the adoption of resolution 1143 (1997), Determined to avoid any further deterioration of the current humanitarian situation, Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1. Decides that the provisions of resolution 1143 (1997) shall remain in force, subject to the provisions of resolution 1153 (1998), except that States are authorized to permit the import of petroleum and petroleum products originating in Iraq, including financial and other essential transactions 98-07972 (E) 250398 /... S/RES/1158 (1998) Page 2 directly relating thereto, sufficient to produce a sum not exceeding a total of 1.4 billion United States dollars within the period of 90 days from 00.01, Eastern Standard Time, on 5 March 1998; 2. Decides to remain seized of the matter. -----