New York, MINA – The United States, United Kingdom, and France vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution on Friday that sought to delay the reimposition of “snapback” sanctions on Iran. The resolution, introduced by Russia and China, aimed to extend the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) until April 18, 2026, and allow more time for diplomatic negotiations.
Despite calls for dialogue, the draft received only four votes in favor, with nine countries voting against and two abstaining. Those opposing the resolution included the US, UK, France, Denmark, Slovenia, Sierra Leone, Panama, Greece, and Somalia.
Russia’s deputy UN envoy Dmitry Polyansky said the resolution aimed to find an “acceptable solution for all” and criticized the decision to reject the delay. China’s deputy envoy Geng Shuang echoed that sentiment, saying the draft was not about siding with Iran but about allowing space for diplomacy. He also cited the recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities as exacerbating tensions.
The German Foreign Office welcomed the rejection of the resolution, stating that it showed strong support for the snapback process. Sanctions are scheduled to be reinstated on September 28 at 8 p.m. EDT.
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Although the E3, UK, France, and Germany remain committed to a diplomatic resolution, Iran has suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing it of bias following the attacks.
The E3 triggered the snapback mechanism under UN Resolution 2231 on August 28, which automatically reimposes sanctions if Iran fails to meet its nuclear commitments within 30 days. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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