Russia, China end mandate for independent monitoring of U.N. sanctions on Iran
The sanctions had been reimposed a year ago after Tehran was accused of violating the 2015 pact meant to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.
The United Nations Security Council rejected a US proposal on Thursday to extend the mandate of UN experts monitoring sanctions against Iran. Russia and China vetoed the resolution, which would have authorized UN experts to continue overseeing the sanctions imposed after Iran's nuclear program was deemed in violation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
The sanctions, which freeze Iran's assets abroad and halt arms deals, were reimposed on September 27, 2025, following Iran's nuclear activities. Only Somalia and Pakistan abstained from the 11-2 vote in favor of the US proposal. The US had drafted the resolution to extend the panel's mandate for a year, aiming to isolate Iran further amid the ongoing stalemate in the war.
The administration also targeted two companies and three associates of the sanctioned chief, accusing them of aiding Iran in evading sanctions. Iran's UN mission praised China and Russia for vetoing the US resolution, stating that the countries prevented another attempt by the US and its allies to abuse the Security Council for political purposes.
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