Despite Iran's assurances to the contrary to the International Atomic Energy Agency, "It is abundantly clear that Iran remains committed to a nuclear weapons program," said the resolution passed by a 376 to three vote.

It called on Europe, Japan and Russia to break off trade and energy ties with Iran until Tehran ends its nuclear ambitions.

The resolution said that once Iran's uranium enrichment facilities are operational, it will have sufficient capacity to produce enough nuclear material for 25 to 40 nuclear weapons a year.

"Iran has engaged in a systematic campaign of deception and manipulation to hide its true intentions and keep its large-scale nuclear efforts a secret," said Republican Representative Dan Burton of Indiana.

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