Overview

• The Council voted 9–4 with two abstentions against a Russia–China proposal, clearing the return of 2006–2010 UN sanctions at 02:01 MESZ on 28 September, including a weapons embargo and asset freezes.
• Tehran denounced the decision, recalled its ambassadors from Berlin, Paris and London for consultations, and cautioned against escalation, while President Massud Peseschkian said Iran will not leave the nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty.
• The IAEA said it resumed inspections in Iran this week under confidential arrangements after access was suspended following June attacks on nuclear sites.
• Russia and China contest the snapback and signal they may not apply it uniformly, as Iranian state media report a $25 billion Rosatom deal to build four reactors in Sirik.
• Iran’s currency fell to a record low and experts forecast limited additional economic impact given extensive U.S. sanctions, while Germany’s Johann Wadephul urged Tehran to open new talks.