Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program

Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions

Move ends the Security Council’s watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.

Sep 17, 2026

Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program

The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.

Sep 17, 2026

Russia and China Block U.S. Effort to Extend U.N. Monitoring of Iran Sanctions

Russia and China on Thursday used their vetoes at the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) to block a draft resolution proposed by the United States that would have extended U.N. monitoring of Iran sanctions for another year. The post Russia and China Block U.S. Effort to Extend U.N. Monitoring of Iran Sanctions appeared first on Breitbart .

Sep 18, 2026