Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. China and Russia, two permanent members of the Council with veto powers, voted down the U.S. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have authorized U.N. experts to keep monitoring sanctions that were reimposed against Iran over its nuclear programS1

• China and Russia, two permanent members of the Council with veto powers, voted down the U.S. measure on Thursday to extend the U.N.’s ability to assess Iran’s compliance with international nuclear sanctions.S2