Russia: UN Restrictions on Iran to Expire, Marking End of 2015 Nuclear Deal

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As the original ten-year period under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 comes to a close on October 18, Moscow has announced that all remaining restrictions on Iran will formally expire, marking a significant milestone in the nuclear deal saga. The expiration of Resolution 2231 will bring an end to the restrictions and related procedures, as stated in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) endorsed by the UN Security Council in 2015. This development comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts by Russia and China to resolve the nuclear issue through a "political and diplomatic resolution."

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, expires on October 18, marking the end of ten-year restrictions on Iran.
  • The expiration of Resolution 2231 will formally end all remaining UN restrictions on Iran, as built into the original Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
  • Moscow accuses the UK, France, and Germany of attempting to revive previous UN sanctions against Iran, which the ministry describes as a "blatant breach of Resolution 2231."
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry has formally demanded that the UN Secretary-General withdraw "false information" posted on the organization's website regarding the alleged reimposition of sanctions.
  • Russia stresses that the Security Council has not authorized the Secretariat to make any independent judgments about the reinstatement of sanctions, with this matter falling under the exclusive competence of the Security Council.
  • The ministry warns that the refusal of the UN leadership to correct this error would mean that the Secretary-General and Secretariat staff are acting in deliberate violation of Article 100 of the UN Charter.

Statistics:

  • October 18: The date when the original ten-year period under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 expires, marking the formal end of remaining UN restrictions on Iran.
  • 10 years: The duration under which UN Security Council Resolution 2231 was to remain in effect, according to the original agreement.
  • 2015: The year when the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was endorsed by the UN Security Council in Resolution 2231.
  • $100 billion: The estimated amount of economic sanctions relief provided to Iran under the JCPOA.

Sources:

  • Russia's Foreign Ministry
  • UN Security Council Resolution 2231
  • The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
  • Press TV (Press Tv).