https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-china-block-us-push-to-maintain-un-oversight-of-iran-sanctionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-china-block-us-push-to-maintain-un-oversight-of-iran-sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-china-block-us-push-to-maintain-un-oversight-of-iran-sanctions#u77869Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:11:03 +0000Russia and China used their veto power to block a United States proposal to renew the mandate for independent UN experts monitoring sanctions on Iran. This action ends the official oversight of Iran's compliance with UN sanctions. Iran expressed gratitude toward Russia and China for blocking the US-drafted resolution. Pakistan abstained from the vote. The decision removes the independent panel responsible for tracking sanctions violations and reporting on the Iranian nuclear program's status.Why it mattersThe UN panel provided independent verification of whether Iran adhered to inter