(VOVworld) - The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Thursday to crack down on financing for the Islamic State, the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front, and other terrorist groups through oil sales. The Russia-proposed resolution was sponsored by all council members, who strongly condemned any direct ỏ indirect trade with terrorist groups in oil, oil products, modular refineries, or transfer facilities.

An armed man, believed to be an Islamic state militant, is seen near the northern Syrian town of Tal Abyad. (Photo: Reuters)

The Council said such trade strengthens the operational ability to organize and carry out terrorist attacks. The Council called on countries to freeze any relations with those groups and enhance cooperation in fighting illicit oil sales.