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UN faces contentious Iran nuclear vote ahead of General Assembly
Russia and China are expected to threaten vetoes as diplomats weigh extending the U.N. panel that monitors sanctions on Iran.
- France announced on Tuesday that the Security Council will vote on Sept 17 to renew the mandate of the Panel monitoring sanctions on Iran, setting up a potential showdown with Russia and China.
- This dispute stems from a decision by Britain, France, and Germany to trigger a 'snapback' mechanism last year, restoring sanctions after concluding Tehran was not complying with the nuclear deal.
- Russia and China previously argued the Council "cannot proceed to re-establish the 1737 Committee or its Panel of Experts," claiming it no longer holds a mandate to consider the Iranian nuclear issue.
- Diplomats suggest the vote raises the prospect of vetoes by Russia and China, mirroring 2024 when Russia vetoed the annual renewal of a Panel monitoring North Korea's nuclear program.
- Jerome Bonnafont, French U.N. ambassador holding the Security Council presidency this month, indicated Iranian non-compliance will be central to discussions as the Panel's mandate expires Sept 26 during the General Assembly.
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A vote raises the prospect of vetoes by both Russia and China, which argue that the Security Council no longer has a mandate to consider the Iranian nuclear issue.
·Chiyoda, Japan
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UN faces contentious Iran nuclear vote ahead of General Assembly
France said on Tuesday the U.N. Security Council will vote this month on renewing the mandate of a panel monitoring sanctions on Iran, setting up a potential showdown with Russia and China, which oppose the sanctions regime and oversight mechanisms.
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France announced that the UN Security Council will vote this month on whether to renew the mandate of the group of experts monitoring sanctions against Iran.
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