Russia, China Veto Renewal of UN Security Council Iran Sanctions Panel
Mandate renewal failed despite 11 affirmative votes, as Western envoys accused Moscow and Beijing of shielding Tehran, according to Anadolu Agency.
Russia and China vetoed a resolution to renew the mandate of a United Nations Security Council panel monitoring the enforcement of sanctions against Iran, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
The resolution received 11 affirmative votes in the 15-member council but failed to pass after Russia and China, both permanent members with veto power, voted against it, the report said.
Under UN Security Council rules, a resolution requires at least nine affirmative votes and no veto from any of the five permanent members—the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia and China—to be adopted.
Anadolu Agency reported that the session was contentious, with Western envoys accusing Beijing and Moscow of shielding Tehran by blocking the panel's mandate renewal.
The panel in question has been tasked with monitoring compliance with sanctions measures imposed on Iran. Its future now remains uncertain following the failed vote.
Further details on the specific provisions of the resolution and the full statements made by council members during the session were not immediately available.
Sources
- Russia, China veto UN Security Council Iran sanctions panel in contentious session — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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