US EditionUN Security Council plans a vote on Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions ahead of deadline
The European Three invoked the snapback citing Iran's uranium enrichment over 8,400 kilograms, exceeding limits by 40 times, and reduced International Atomic Energy Agency monitoring.
- The United Nations Security Council will vote on reimposing deep economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgent nuclear program on Friday.
- Britain, France and Germany allege that Iran has breached several commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal by building up a uranium stock beyond permitted levels.
- Russia and China oppose the reinstatement of sanctions, but diplomatic sources say it may be impossible for them to secure enough votes to block the resolution.
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EU Leaders Press Iran for Nuclear Transparency as Sanctions Deadline Looms
European leaders said Iran has not done enough yet to fend off so-called snapback sanctions related to Tehran's nuclear program as a deadline looms, although the sides agreed to continue talking while the clock ticks down. On September 24, French President Emmanuel Macron, after meeting with Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian, told Tehran there was still time to reach an agreement despite the tight timeframe. "An agreement remains possible. Only…
In the context of the continuing nuclear conflict, the UN Security Council has decided to re-establish sanctions against Iran.
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UN Security Council votes to reimpose Iran nuclear sanctions
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council voted on Friday (Sep 19) to reimpose wide economic sanctions on Iran over its resurgent nuclear programme, after pressure from Europe
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