UN Security Council Rejects Russia and China's Bid to Delay Iran Nuclear Sanctions Reimposition

Sep 27, 2025 09:42 am CST

The UN Security Council has rejected Russia and China's final attempt to delay reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. With the 30-day deadline expiring Saturday, European-triggered sanctions will freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and penalize ballistic missile development, further straining Iran-West relations despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and IAEA inspector presence in the country.