Overview

• The Council voted 9–4 with two abstentions against a Russia–China bid to postpone the process, setting reactivation for Sunday at 02:01 MESZ.
• Iran recalled its ambassadors from Berlin, Paris and London for consultations as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi condemned the move as illegitimate.
• The IAEA confirmed it resumed inspections in Iran this week under confidential arrangements, while Tehran has warned it could cut cooperation if sanctions are reinstated.
• Russia’s Rosatom and Iran Hormoz announced a $25 billion deal to build four nuclear power reactors in Sirik, signaling deepening civil nuclear ties.
• The returning UN measures include a weapons embargo and asset freezes; analysts expect mixed economic effects, and Iran’s rial hit a record low ahead of the deadline.