Summary
The United Nations Security Council voted against a proposal from Russia and China to delay reinstating sanctions on Iran. The sanctions are coming back due to concerns about Iran's nuclear activities, starting Saturday evening. France, Germany, and Britain say Iran has not stuck to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Key Facts
- The UN Security Council voted 4-9 against delaying sanctions on Iran, with two countries abstaining.
- Russia and China wanted to push back the sanctions for six months, but their proposal was rejected.
- Sanctions are being reinstated because Iran is accused of breaking a 2015 nuclear deal.
- France, Germany, and Britain believe Iran violated the agreement intended to stop nuclear weapon development.
- Russia claimed Iran tried to meet European demands, but Western countries disagreed.
- The new sanctions will add to the existing Western sanctions on Iran.
- The UN sanctions were originally in place before 2015.
- There is little expectation of further negotiations on the issue.
