A resolution aimed at stopping the reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme failed in the Security Council on Friday after weeks of last-ditch diplomatic talks appeared to break down days before the annual gathering of world leaders in the General Assembly.
The resolution was put forward by South Korea, the current president of the 15-member council, but did not garner the support of the nine countries required to halt the series of snapback sanctions from taking effect at the end of the month.
