UN Security Council Vote on Renewing Iran Sanctions Expert Panel
17 September 2026 · All day · Political event · Global
Outcome
The UN Security Council was scheduled to vote Thursday, September 17, 2026 (26 Shahrivar 1405) on renewing the mandate of the panel of experts monitoring Iran sanctions, which expires September 26, 2026. The vote was held as scheduled: the US-sponsored resolution won 11 votes in favor and 2 abstentions but was rejected after Russia and China cast the two vetoes needed to block it, under the Council's rotating French presidency.
About this event
- Status
- vetoed
- Votes in favor
- 11
- Abstentions
- 2
- Reason
- Russia and China cast the two negative votes needed to block renewal under Security Council veto rules
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