UNITED NATIONS — Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a U.S.-backed resolution seeking to extend the mandate of independent experts monitoring UN sanctions on Iran.
The resolution received 11 votes in favour, while Russia and China voted against it and Pakistan and Somalia abstained. The vote highlighted continuing divisions over the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement and the reimposition of UN sanctions.
The Security Council also discussed Syria’s political transition, with UN officials citing progress while warning of continuing challenges involving governance, political participation, civic space and transitional justice.
