Russia and China veto UN resolution on Iran sanctions monitoring

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What happened in the UN Security Council vote?

Russia and China vetoed a US-drafted resolution that would have extended the mandate of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The resolution was defeated by a vote of 11-2, with Somalia and Pakistan abstaining. The UN sanctions themselves remain in effect.

Why did Russia and China veto the resolution?

Russia and China argued that the 'snapback' mechanism, which reimposed sanctions on Iran last year, was illegal. They stated that the resolution to extend the expert panel's mandate was therefore flawed and lacked legal basis.

What are the UN sanctions on Iran?

The UN Security Council sanctions on Iran remain in effect. They include freezing Iran's assets abroad, halting arms deals with Tehran, and penalising the development of its ballistic missile program.