Why it matters:
The expiration of Resolution 2231 marks a turning point in Iran’s nuclear diplomacy. Western members of the Security Council may attempt to keep the issue alive, raising concerns about political misuse. Iran is positioning itself alongside Russia and China to resist “politically motivated interference.”
The big picture:
Iran’s government says UN Security Council Resolution 2231 has expired and that its nuclear file should be removed from the Council’s non-proliferation agenda. Russia and China have backed this position in a joint letter to the UN Secretary-General.
What she's saying:
Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated: “From the perspective of Iran, Russia, and China, Resolution 2231 has ended. There is no legal basis for continued review.”
She added: “No decision has been made to reinstate previously lifted resolutions.”
Mohajerani warned that unilateral actions by a few Western countries, some of which lack the legitimacy to intervene—could harm global peace and undermine the credibility of international institutions.
What’s next:
The UN has yet to formally remove Iran’s nuclear file from its agenda.
Go deeper:
Iran, China, Russia Declare Termination of UN Resolution 2231
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