Russia declares snapback mechanism on Iran 'null and void'

Russia"s representative to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has declared the snapback mechanism regarding Iran"s nuclear program as "null and void," asserting a commitment to non-compliance. This statement was made during an emergency session on Friday, September 26, 2025.

The representative emphasized, "There is no SnapBack and there will be no SnapBack, as far as we are concerned." This declaration follows the activation of sanctions by E3 nations, which are set to take effect at midnight GMT. A resolution proposed by Russia and China to delay these sanctions is expected to fail.

These developments come amid rising tensions surrounding Tehran"s nuclear activities. For further context on the situation, recent developments indicate a shift in Western European countries" stance, aligning more closely with Israel. Additionally, a previous report details the UNSC"s rejection of the Russian-Chinese proposal to postpone the sanctions.