Russia and China veto US-backed resolution to monitor Iran nuclear sanctions
- Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed independent experts to continue monitoring sanctions reimposed on Iran over its nuclear programme, dealing a blow to international oversight efforts.
- The United States had drafted the resolution to extend the UN expert panel's mandate for a year.
- It was defeated on Thursday at the UN Security Council by a vote of 11-2, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining.
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- Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed independent experts to continue monitoring sanctions reimposed on Iran over its nuclear programme, dealing a blow to international oversight efforts.
- The United States had drafted the resolution to extend the UN expert panel's mandate for a year.
- It was defeated on Thursday at the UN Security Council by a vote of 11-2, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining.
Sources: Euronews