The UN Security Council has rejected a Russian-Chinese bid to block the reimposition of sanctions on Iran, leaving intact the “snapback” mechanism that expires in October 2025. UN Sanctions on Iran are now almost inevitable. After a weekend of uncertainty, U.S. Customs and Border Protection clarified that President Donald Trump’s updated H-1B visa rules apply only to new petitions filed after 21 September, leaving ongoing cases unaffected. The move eased concerns among technology firms, universities, and hospitals that had feared retroactive disruption.
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