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September 17, 2026
Russia and China Veto UN Proposal to Extend Iran Sanctions Monitoring
- Russia and China vetoed a U.S. proposal to extend the UN expert panel's mandate for monitoring sanctions on Iran, which are still in effect.
- The veto creates a significant monitoring gap, potentially benefiting Iran and hindering enforcement of sanctions.
- The U.S. deputy ambassador criticized the vetoes as part of a broader effort to obstruct expert monitoring of sanctions violations.
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- Russia, China end mandate for independent monitoring of UN sanctions on IranSep 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM · Reuters
- Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear ProgramSep 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM · NYT
- Russia and China halt US proposal on Iran sanctions at the UNSep 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM · AP