09/18/2026
Russia and China Veto U.S.-Backed UN Resolution to Extend Monitoring of Sanctions on Iran
On September 17, 2026, Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-backed UN Security Council resolution that sought to extend the mandate of the panel of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. The measure received 11 votes in favor, while Pakistan and Somalia abstained.
The panel’s mandate was due to expire on September 26. The veto ends the independent monitoring mechanism, although the underlying UN sanctions on Iran remain in place. U.S. officials argued that continued expert monitoring was necessary for impartial reporting on sanctions violations, while Russia and China opposed the extension and disputed the legal basis of the sanctions framework.
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