Foreign Policy

UN Security Council Rejects China-Russia Delay: Nuclear Sanctions on Iran Reinstated

By Economics Desk | September 26, 2025

The UN Security Council has rejected a resolution by China and Russia to delay nuclear sanctions on Iran, allowing snapback penalties to take effect amid Tehran’s continued nuclear program defiance.

In a decisive move that underscores the fractured global approach to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the United Nations Security Council has dismissed a last-ditch attempt by China and Russia to grant Iran a six-month reprieve from sanctions. This rejection means that strict snapback sanctions targeting Tehran’s nuclear program will be reinstated, effective immediately.Why Does This Matter for America’s National Security?At stake is nothing less than the integrity of international nuclear non-proliferation efforts—efforts essential to protecting American families and preserving our national sovereignty. After years of mounting evidence that Iran has sidestepped its commitments under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action...

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