On September 17, 2026, a U.S.-drafted Security Council resolution sought to extend the mandate of the U.N. Panel of Experts monitoring Iran’s compliance with nuclear and missile-related sanctions and investigating sanctions evasion until September 2027. Russia and China vetoed the resolution, which received 11 votes in favor and two abstentions. Moscow and Beijing argued that the sanctions had expired and advocated diplomacy. At the same time, the United States condemned the vetoes as obstructionism that would create a monitoring gap benefiting Iran and those helping it evade restrictions.
The following is the full text of the draft resolution.
The Security Council,
Recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolution 1696 (2006), resolution 1737 (2006), resolution 1747 (2007), resolution 1803 (2008), 1835 (2008), 1887 (2009), 1929 (2010), 1984 (2011), 2049 (2012), 2105 (2013), 2159 (2014), 2224 (2015), and 2231 (2015) as well as the statement of its President of 29 March 2006 (S/PRST/2006/15), and reaffirming their provisions,
Recalling the creation, pursuant to paragraph 29 of resolution 1929 (2010), of a Panel of Experts, under the direction of the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 18 of resolution 1737 (2006), to carry out the tasks provided for by that paragraph,
Further recalling the reports of the Panel of Experts and the value of the credible, fact-based, independent assessments, analysis and recommendations provided to the Committee in support of the effective implementation of the measures imposed by relevant resolutions,
Stressing the importance of all States cooperating fully with the Committee and the Panel of Experts, including by providing information relevant to the implementation of the measures imposed by relevant resolutions,
Expressing concern regarding the continued proliferation-sensitive activities undertaken by Iran, including activities related to its ballistic missile programme, and the risk of evasion of the measures imposed by relevant resolutions,
Determined to give effect to its decisions by adopting appropriate measures to persuade Iran to comply with resolutions 1696 (2006), 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008), 1835 (2008), and 1929 (2010) and with the requirements of the IAEA, and also to constrain Iran’s development of sensitive technologies in support of its nuclear and missile programmes, until such time as the Security Council determines that the objectives of these resolutions have been met,
Recalling its primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security,
Determining that proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their means of delivery continue to constitute a threat to international peace and security,
Acting under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations:
1. Decides to extend until XX September 2027 the mandate of the Panel of Experts (the Panel) as specified in paragraph 29 of resolution 1929 (2010), expresses its intent to review the mandate and take appropriate action regarding further extension no later than XX August 2027, and requests the Secretary-General to take the necessary administrative measures to this effect;
2. Requests the Panel to provide to the Committee, no later than 90 days after the Panel’s reappointment, a report with recommendations on updates to the measures under the relevant resolutions, and thereafter, to submit quarterly updates to the Committee on its activities, as well as an annual report to the Council on the implementation of the measures and recommendations to increase their efficacy or advance the objectives of the relevant resolutions;
3. Requests the Panel to provide to the Committee, no later than 30 days after the Panel’s reappointment, a planned program of work, encourages the Committee to engage in regular discussions about this program of work, and further requests the Panel to provide to the Committee any updates to this program of work;
4. Expresses its intent to continue to follow the work of the Panel.
5. Urges all States, relevant United Nations bodies and other interested parties, to cooperate fully with the Committee and the Panel of Experts, in particular by supplying any information at their disposal on the implementation of the measures decided in resolutions 1737 (2006), 1747 (2007), 1803 (2008), and 1929 (2010), in particular incidents of non-compliance;
6. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
Source: “UN Security Council Meetings & Outcomes Tables,” United Nations.