Russia and China veto US-backed resolution to monitor Iran nuclear sanctions
The proposal which the United States had drafted to extend the UN expert panel’s mandate for a year was defeated by a vote of 11-2, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining because of the Russian and Chinese vetoes.
The United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have failed to secure the support of Russia and China for a UN resolution aimed at allowing independent experts to continue monitoring Iran's sanctions. This outcome dealt a significant setback to international oversight efforts. The resolution, initiated by the United States, sought to extend the mandate of the UN expert panel for an additional year.
However, it was rejected at the UN Security Council by an 11-2 vote, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining from the decision. The sanctions, reimposed on Iran on September 27, 2025, remain in effect, freezing Iranian assets abroad, restricting arms deals with Tehran, and penalizing the development of its ballistic missile program.
The vote highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and its allies, as well as Russia and China, in the international arena.
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