UN diplomatic efforts stall over Iran nuclear program
“As the Secretary-General noted in the report before you, despite intensified diplomatic efforts during the second half of 2025, there was no agreement on the way forward regarding the Iran nuclear program,” said Rosemary DiCarlo, under-secretary-general for political and peacebuilding affairs.
DiCarlo noted that on Aug. 28, France, Germany, and the UK notified the council of their intention to trigger the snapback mechanism under Resolution 2231, citing what they described as Iran’s “significant non-performance” of its nuclear obligations. She added, “Several relevant member states rejected the validity and effect of the snapback process. Specifically, some members asserted that the process was 'procedurally and legally flawed'.”
Referencing a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) dated Nov. 12, DiCarlo said Iran “had stopped implementing its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA” as of Feb. 23, 2021. She added that the agency was “nevertheless still able to verify and monitor some of these commitments through activities implemented pursuant to Iran’s NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) Safeguards Agreement,” and reported that Iran exceeded limits set under the 2015 nuclear deal during that period.
DiCarlo also highlighted that no new allegations were received regarding violations of remaining UN restrictions on nuclear-related activities and transfers, and that “no new proposals have been submitted through the procurement channel during the reporting period.” She cited the UN Secretary-General, noting that “a negotiated settlement that would secure the overall objectives of ensuring a peaceful Iranian nuclear program and providing sanctions relief is the best option available to the international community.”
Meanwhile, Russia and China criticized the US and European countries for what they see as a biased approach. Russia’s UN envoy said, “We are disappointed by other steps taken by the UN Secretariat informing member states of the organization about the so-called restoration of the anti-Iranian resolutions of the Security Council in force up until 2015,” adding that such actions weaken “not only the UN's authority, but also international efforts to settle the situation regarding the Iranian nuclear program.” He also urged Washington and European capitals to abandon their “politicized” views, saying, “We would urge our American and European colleagues and also the UN secretary to stop living in a world of illusion and to focus on avoiding this mistaken course.”
China’s deputy envoy expressed concern over the escalating situation, warning, “The current situation in Iran is not what any party wishes to see if allowed to fester. It will further undermine the authority and effectiveness of the International Non-Proliferation regime and jeopardize peace and stability in the Middle East.” He urged the US to “fulfill its responsibilities, demonstrate political sincerity, clearly commit not to use force against Iran and take the initiative to resume negotiations with Iran,” while also calling on the E3 — UK, France, and Germany — to “refrain from microphone diplomacy and play a positive role in easing tensions and bridging differences, and honor their commitment to a political and diplomatic solution.”
From the Western perspective, the UK’s deputy envoy emphasized that Iran must “fully cooperate with the IAEA” and warned that “future sanctions relief remains possible should Iran take concrete, verifiable, and durable steps to address international concern with its nuclear program.” The US representative to the UN added that the Security Council “should remain seized of the nonproliferation issue, especially with respect to the Islamic Republic of Iran,” noting that “The United States continues to prefer a negotiated solution to this matter.”
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