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The UN Security Council rejected a Russia-China bid to delay sanctions on Iran by six months. Voting 4-9 with two abstentions, members opted to reimpose sanctions targeting Iran's nuclear program. European powers France, Germany, and the UK accused Tehran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal. Russia and China's efforts to stall the sanctions proved unsuccessful, with diplomats disagreeing on Iran's compliance and the possibility of future negotiations.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.