The UN sanctions against Iran for failing to comply with Tehran’s commitments regarding its nuclear program were re -entered into force at 3am (Greek time), ten years after their removal.

Her proposal Russia and her China to postponed for six months the reset of sanctions It did not pass through the UN Security Council on Friday, as only four countries voted in favor of the resolution plan. Nine of the 15 UN Security Council countries voted against it and two abstained.

“Diplomacy is still an option – an agreement remains the best outcome for the Iranian people and the international community. For this to happen, Iran must agree on direct conversations, which will be conducted well, without hesitation or misleading. “ Underlines US Secretary of State Mark Rubio In his announcement, calling the rest of the countries ‘To apply immediately’ the sanctions at the expense of Tehran.

OR Germany, France and Britain They greeted the Reset sanctions against Irancalling Tehran ‘abstain from any escalation action “and” to comply with its obligations “. In a joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of the three countries, it is emphasized that they will continue their efforts with the aim of “searching for a diplomatic solution that will ensure that Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons”.

Iran defends its sovereign right to have a nuclear program for non -military purposes, in particular for energy production, while categorically denies that it seeks to develop nuclear weapons.