In a key diplomatic move, Britain’s envoy to the United Nations said on Friday that UN sanctions on Iran would be reimposed from Saturday, after a Russian-Chinese resolution to delay the action failed to pass in the Security Council. Tehran , reacting sharply, warned that the West would bear full responsibility for any consequences arising from the decision.

The decision to restore sanctions by Western powers is likely to exacerbate tensions with Tehran, which has already warned that the action would be met with a harsh response and open the door to escalation.

The Russian and Chinese push to delay the return of sanctions on Iran failed at the 15-member UN Security Council after only four countries supported their draft resolution.

“This council does not have the necessary assurance

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