US loses Iran arms embargo bid as Vladimir Putin pushes summit to avoid nuclear deal showdown
In a UN Security Council vote, Russia and China opposed extending the weapons ban, which is due to expire in October under a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. Eleven members abstained, including France, Germany and Britain, while Washington and the Dominican Republic were the only yes votes.
Aug 15, 2020, 12:59 PM IST
Mike Pompeo says US aims to extend UN arms embargo on Iran for more than short period of time
"The United States has the unambiguous right, without the consent of any other nation, to ensure that this arms embargo stays in place," Pompeo told reporters.
Jul 01, 2020, 22:15 PM IST
US to seek UN arms embargo against South Sudan
The United States has launched a bid at the Security Council to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan following UN warnings that the war-torn country could descend into genocide.
Nov 18, 2016, 03:42 AM IST
