World · Important news for 20 September 2026

UN Security Council fails to adopt US-backed Iran sanctions resolution

Al Jazeera · Euronews

The UN Security Council rejected a US-drafted resolution on Iran after Russia and China issued vetoes, with 11 votes in favor and two abstentions.

Russia and China vetoed a US-backed UN Security Council resolution regarding Iran.
The vote failed 11-2 with two abstentions.

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