Sanctions to hit Iran again after UN vote
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International sanctions imposed on Iran before the 2015 nuclear deal, could be reinstated within days. The United Nations Security Council has voted against lifting sanctions permanently, because of the country's nuclear programme.
Breakdown
- UN Security Council resolution to halt sanctions on Iran failed with only four votes in favor. 22s
- The failure means pre-2015 international sanctions on Iran are set to return soon. 28s
- European and Iranian foreign ministers have held multiple meetings, but no agreement has been reached. 38s
- Iranian officials remain open to diplomacy but have not agreed to new concessions. 1m 41s
- A new meeting between Iranian and European officials is scheduled during the UN General Assembly. 1m 52s
