Event Brief
Russia and China veto UN monitoring of Iran sanctions
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 17, 2026 at 9:23 PM ET
Summary: Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Sept. 17, 2026 that would have authorized UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions reimposed on Iran over its nuclear program. Iran’s UN mission thanked both countries, saying the veto blocked a U.S.-led attempt to use the Security Council for political purposes.
WHO: Russia and China; Iran’s UN mission
WHAT: Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to authorize UN experts to continue monitoring sanctions on Iran.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: United Nations Security Council
WHY: The veto prevented authorization for UN experts to continue monitoring sanctions reimposed on Iran over its nuclear program.
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