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Russia rejects the UN's snapback sanctions on Iran, leading to competing international stances amid ongoing nuclear tensions, as stated by Russia's UN ambassador.
- On Saturday, the United Nations reinstated sanctions on Iran through a snapback process during a Security Council vote in New York.
- The 2015 nuclear deal involving Iran and major powers has effectively ended, raising tensions as Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons despite accusations of breaching the accord.
- Among the restored restrictions are enrichment bans, missile-related bans, and targeted sanctions including travel bans and asset freezes.
- On Wednesday, Nebenzia said, `This development is really fraught with a major escalation around Iran, because it opens the door for those countries who want to finish Iran's nuclear program.`
- Tehran warned the reinstated sanctions on Saturday would trigger a harsh response, and observers say recent strikes by Israel and the United States risk fueling Middle East tensions.
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Russia says 'illegal' sanctions on Iran deepen crisis over its nuclear program
MOSCOW - Russia said on Thursday that the restoration of U.N. sanctions against Iran was an illegal action, driven by European powers that deepened the crisis over the country's nuclear program. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russia not recognize snapback of UN sanctions against Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Russian ambassador to the United Nations says his country does not recognize the legitimacy of reimposing the world body’s sanctions on Iran via the so-called snapback mechanism.
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Russia does not recognise the return of United Nations sanctions on Iran, Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told reporters on Wednesday when asked if Moscow would enforce the measures. The United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme on Saturday evening, following a process - known as snapback - triggered by European powers. Tehran has warned the move would be met with a harsh response. B…
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