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Add as preferred source on GoogleRussia criticizes UN sanctions on Iran as illegal, claiming they worsen the nuclear crisis. Iran faces renewed arms embargo and uranium bans.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Thursday that the restoration of U.N. sanctions against Iran was an illegal action, driven by European powers that deepened the crisis over the country's nuclear program.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the reimposition of sanctions was the result of "manipulation" by Britain, Germany and France.
"Accordingly, the results... are legally null and void and cannot impose any legal obligations on other states," she told a news briefing.
The United Nations reinstated sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program on September 27, following a process known as snapback, triggered by the three European countries.
Iran will again be subjected to an arms embargo and a ban on all uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities, as well as any activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons.
Tehran, which denies any intention of making nuclear weapons, has warned the move will be met with a harsh response.
Russia has close relations with Iran, supports its right to peaceful nuclear energy and condemned the U.S. and Israeli bombing of Iranian nuclear sites in June.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Mark Trevelyan and Gleb Stolyarov; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
U.N. sanctions are measures imposed by the United Nations to influence a country's behavior, often in response to violations of international law or threats to peace.
A nuclear program refers to the development and management of nuclear technology, which can be used for energy production or weapons.
Compliance in finance refers to adhering to laws, regulations, and guidelines set by governing bodies to ensure ethical and legal financial practices.
Financial stability is a condition where the financial system operates effectively, with minimal risk of crisis, ensuring confidence in economic transactions.
An international financial institution is an organization that provides financial services and support to countries for development projects and economic stability.
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