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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.
September 18, 2026 by
Russia and China veto US-backed resolution to monitor Iran nuclear sanctions
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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.

Read the full original article: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/18/russia-and-china-veto-us-backed-resolution-to-monitor-iran-nuclear-sanctions

Sources: euronews_world

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