The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted on Friday, September 19, 2025, against extending sanctions relief for Iran under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The vote resulted in 4 members in favor and 9 against, with 2 abstentions.
As a consequence of this decision, pre-2015 UN sanctions related to Iran"s nuclear, missile, and arms programs will automatically be reinstated on September 27, 2025.
This development follows ongoing tensions regarding Iran"s compliance with international agreements and its nuclear activities. For more on related coverage, see recent developments in international relations.
