Reuters reports that the 2007 Security Council arms embargo on sale of conventional weapons to Iran was due to expire on 18 October 2020, despite strong opposition from the United States.
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Tag: Arms Control
EUISS Brief: Revitalising the Non-Proliferation Treaty
Against the backdrop of US withdrawal from the Intermediate Range Treaty, and increasing pessimism about prospects for the renewal of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty in 2021, this Brief identifies the stakes for the EU and outlines how it could achieve the internal consensus required to make a positive impact in the 10th NPT Review Conference (April-May 2020).
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