US EditionUN Security Council rejects resolution to extend Iran sanctions relief
- On September 19, 2025, the United Nations Security Council decided against the full and lasting removal of economic restrictions imposed on Iran in relation to its nuclear activities.
- This vote followed the unraveling of the 2015 nuclear accord in 2018 when the US under Donald Trump withdrew and reimposed sanctions, escalating tensions further this summer.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented a 'fair and balanced' proposal on Friday to European powers aiming to prevent sanctions, while Europeans accuse Iran of violations including a uranium stockpile over 40 times the permitted limit.
- The vote failed with four in favor and nine against, triggering a snapback of all UN sanctions including arms embargoes and technology bans, which will resume on September 27, 2025.
- The sanctions' return risks further isolating Iran amid political unrest and offers a narrow window for last-ditch negotiations as the UN General Assembly prepares to meet next week.
112 Articles
112 Articles
Iran’s president says it can overcome any return of sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. Iran’s Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab DUBAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that Iran would overcome any reimposition of sanctions through a so-called “snapback” process, after the U.N…
Pezeshkian says Iran can overcome any return of sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed on Saturday that Iran would overcome any reimposition of sanctions on it through a so-called "snapback" process, after the UN Security Council voted not to permanently lift sanctions on Tehran. "Through the 'snapback' they block the road, but it is the brains and the thoughts that open or build the road," Pezeshkian said in remarks carried by state television. "They cannot stop us. They can strike our Na…
New York., The UN Security Council yesterday did not adopt a draft resolution to permanently lift sanctions on Iran, but the Islamic Republic and European powers still have eight days to agree on a postponement.
UN Security Council votes to reimpose Iran nuclear sanctions, Tehran blasts ‘illegal’ move
A UN Security Council resolution aimed at halting the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme failed Friday after weeks of last-ditch diplomatic talks appeared to break down. France, Germany and Britain have moved to trigger the “snapback mechanism” of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal which reimposes sanctions that were in effect before the deal. Carys Garland explains.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
