UN Security Council drama unfolded as a last-minute bid by China and Russia to delay the return of sanctions on Iran failed, leaving the door open for snapback measures to be reimposed this weekend. Only four members backed the draft resolution, falling short of the needed support.
Britain's UN envoy, Barbara Wood, stressed that the council lacked a clear path to a swift diplomatic solution. "This council fulfilled the necessary steps of the snapback process set out in resolution 2231, therefore U.N. sanctions targeting Iranian proliferation will be reimposed this weekend," she said.
The decision by Western powers to restore sanctions is likely to exacerbate tensions with Tehran, which has warned the move would be met with a harsh response and open the door to escalation.
With sanctions snapping back into place, the world will be watching closely to see how Iran responds and whether diplomacy can cool rising tensions. 🌍🕊️
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