Iran Sanctions Likely to Return Following Last-Ditch UN Vote

Sweeping UN sanctions on Iran appear set to return, despite a recent attempt by China and Russia to delay the process for further negotiations, according to diplomats. European leaders have been urging Iran to reverse course on recent actions taken in response to airstrikes on its nuclear facilities by Israel and the US. Dissatisfied with Iran’s lack of adherence to a significant but defunct agreement, European nations have initiated the reinstatement of comprehensive UN sanctions, particularly targeting the country’s banking and oil industries, slated to take effect by the end of Saturday.