Overview

• Russia and China submitted a draft resolution to extend the 2015 decision by six months to buy time for diplomacy, a move that faces opposition from Western members.
• Iran denounced the snapback notice as a provocative escalation, warned of a response, and said it is ready to engage with Council members that pursue diplomacy.
• The Security Council scheduled a closed emergency meeting on August 29 after the European notification.
• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the European action as grounded in Iran’s significant noncompliance and stated Washington remains open to direct talks.
• Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed disappointment at the development and reaffirmed support for a diplomatic resolution.