Mohammad Khazee, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations addresses members of the Security Council before the Council voted to increase sanctions against Iran at UN.(Xinhua Photo)

The new sanction measures include travel restrictions and bans for more Iranians, an expansion of asset freezes, curbs on dual-use items, export credit, financial monitoring, cargo inspections on aircraft and vessels, and possible "next steps".

Chinese Ambassador Wang Guangya, addressing the council after the vote, said the new resolution "reflects not only the international concern over the (Iranian nuclear) issue, but also the expectations of all parties on an early peaceful settlement of the issue through diplomatic negotiations".