China has voiced support for Iran’s right to pursue a civilian nuclear program, following its joint action with Russia to block a United States-sponsored resolution concerning UN sanctions monitoring. The resolution aimed to extend monitoring of UN sanctions against Iran. Beijing’s stance underscores its opposition to unilateral sanctions and its commitment to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This move highlights growing diplomatic divisions within the UN Security Council regarding Iran’s nuclear activities. The blocking of the US resolution reflects a broader pattern of China and Russia aligning against what they perceive as US overreach in international affairs. This development further complicates efforts to restrain Iran's nuclear program and potentially revive the JCPOA. Details of the resolution and China’s rationale are available at RT.com.