UN Security Council adopts resolution endorsing Iran nuclear deal

The United Nations Security Council has endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreed between the E3/EU+3 and Iran on 14 July (see previous blog) by unanimously adopting Resolution 2231. The Security Council’s press release states that the resolution sets out a “rigorous” monitoring mechanism and timetable for implementation of the deal, while opening the way for UN sanctions...