Russia and China veto US-backed resolution to monitor Iran nuclear sanctions
Russia and China have vetoed a United States-backed United Nations Security Council resolution that sought to extend the mandate of independent experts monitoring sanctions on Iran's nuclear program, effectively removing international oversight. This action occurs amidst a broader US campaign to economically isolate Tehran and ongoing conflict in Iran, with the US also targeting digital currency networks used by sanctioned Iranian entities.
Why it matters
This veto significantly weakens international efforts to monitor Iran's nuclear activities and sanctions compliance, potentially escalating geopolitical tensions and impacting global security and the effectiveness of international agreements.
Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed independent experts to continue monitoring sanctions reimposed on Iran over its nuclear programme, dealing a blow to international oversight efforts.The United States had drafted the resolution to extend the UN expert panel's mandate for a year. It was defeated on Thursday at the UN Security Council by a vote of 11-2, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining.The UN Security Council sanctions, which were reimposed on 27 September last year under the snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal, remain in effect. They freeze Iranian assets abroad, restrict arms deals with Tehran and penalise the development of its ballistic missile programme.France, Germany and the United Kingdom triggered the snapback provision, which restored the Security Council sanctions committee and authorised the panel of experts to monitor compliance.
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