Russia says it does not recognize return of UN sanctions on Iran

2/10/2025 6:34

Russia does not recognize the return of United Nations sanctions on Iran, Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told reporters on Wednesday when asked if Moscow would enforce the measures.



The United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program on Saturday evening, following a process - known as snapback - triggered by European powers. Tehran has warned the move would be met with a harsh response.



Britain, France and Germany initiated the snapback process at the U.N. Security Council over accusations Iran had violated a 2015 deal that aimed to stop it from developing a nuclear bomb. Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons.



"We do not recognize the snapback as coming into force," he said at a press conference to mark the start of Russia’s presidency of the U.N. Security Council for October.