“This is a continuation of the current policy of the United States, which, unlike a number of their other ideas, finds minimal support among the allies. It is clear that Russia and China will not support this initiative. The most interesting is the opinion of France and the UK. France actively opposed the US withdrawal from the Iranian deal. Now the States continue to push this same direction through the UN Security Council. I wonder if in this situation the position of France will be consistent and whether it will continue to insist on a dialogue with Iran, ”he said.
According to Solonnikov, it is unlikely that new sanctions measures will be introduced through the UN Security Council.
“Russia is in favor of resolving the conflict with Iran, saying that the introduction of new sanctions will only complicate the situation. Europe supports it in this. That is, no decisions will be passed through the Security Council. This whole situation really unfolds against the background of conflicts within the United States. There is now a growing wave against Saudi Arabia, the Senate is preparing a number of steps to impose sanctions. In this situation, the administration of Donald Trump must intercept the initiative. Creating new reasons for maintaining the position of the president in this confrontation is the main motive of the current speeches of Pompeo, ”the expert believes.
Earlier, Pompeo called on the UN Security Council to reintroduce sanctions against Iran in connection with the ballistic missile program.