Russia condemned efforts to restore pre-2015 United Nations sanctions against Iran as illegal and impossible to implement. Dmitry Polyansky, Moscow's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, warned that any Secretariat attempts to renew Iranian sanctions monitoring would violate the UN Charter. He threatened serious reconsideration of Russia's relationship with UN leadership if such actions occur. The statements followed the Security Council's rejection of a Moscow-Beijing proposal extending the Iranian nuclear agreement.
Polyansky blamed countries opposing the Russian-Chinese resolution for future consequences regarding Iran policy and Security Council operations. Moscow and Beijing had worked to prevent negative developments around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action while preserving diplomatic opportunities. The failed resolution would have extended Security Council Resolution 2231 supporting the Iranian nuclear deal for six additional months. Polyansky emphasized complete responsibility rests with nations that blocked the initiative.
Polyansky blamed countries opposing the Russian-Chinese resolution for future consequences regarding Iran policy and Security Council operations. Moscow and Beijing had worked to prevent negative developments around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action while preserving diplomatic opportunities. The failed resolution would have extended Security Council Resolution 2231 supporting the Iranian nuclear deal for six additional months. Polyansky emphasized complete responsibility rests with nations that blocked the initiative.
