So far the Council has authorized about 20 such flights.

But the Council did not authorize or even mention the use of force to back its demand.

"The council has already authorized us to meet and to make proposals," Newton said.

But the Council will not authorize war right away.

The approval for 500 guards has already been given, but the Council must authorize the additional 3,000.

He said the Security Council had already authorized the use of air strikes.

But the Security Council did not authorize enforcement at that time.

But the Council has never authorized force for relief purposes in Iraq.

The Council won't authorize more funds for a conflict, and we can't commit the resources.

Today's vote was believed to be only the fourth time the Council had authorized the use of naval power to enforce trade sanctions.