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UN Security Council votes down US attempt to extend Iran arms embargo

The administration's effort to extend the UN arms embargo on Iran is defeated at the Security Council on August 14, only the Dominican Republic votes with the US. The arms embargo was set to expire October 18. This diplomatic defeat sets the stage for the unilateral snapback claim.