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The United States, Britain, and Spain Present a New Resolution to the United Nations to End the Ten-Year Sanctions Against Iraq

Feb 10, 2026 February 10, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The U.S., U.K., and Spain have introduced a resolution to the UN to end sanctions on Iraq, proposing to phase out the Oil-for-Food program and redirect oil revenues to a reconstruction fund. John Negroponte hopes for a quick approval from the Security Council, but past dissenters may complicate this process.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The proposed resolution to end sanctions on Iraq could significantly impact regional stability and international relations.

👥 Key Players

United States MENTIONED
Proposing country
"The U.S. has significant influence in international politics and is a key player in Middle Eastern affairs, particularly regarding Iraq."
United Kingdom MENTIONED
Co-proposing country
"The U.K. has historically been involved in Iraq and supports U.S. policies in the region."
Spain MENTIONED
Co-proposing country
"Spain's involvement reflects broader European support for U.S. initiatives in Iraq."
John Negroponte MENTIONED
U.S. Ambassador to the UN
"As a key diplomat, his statements can influence the UN Security Council's decisions."

📰 What Happened

The U.S., U.K., and Spain have proposed a resolution to the UN to end sanctions against Iraq and phase out the Oil-for-Food program, redirecting oil revenues to a reconstruction fund. This resolution aims to facilitate Iraq's recovery post-sanctions.

  • The Oil-for-Food program was established to alleviate the humanitarian impact of sanctions on Iraq.
  • The resolution's approval is uncertain due to past dissent from some UN Security Council members.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran may view the lifting of sanctions on Iraq as a potential shift in regional power dynamics, impacting its influence in Iraq.
🌍 Regional: The resolution could lead to a more stable Iraq, which may affect regional relations and security, especially concerning Iran and its allies.
🌐 International: The resolution reflects ongoing U.S. efforts to reshape Iraq post-sanctions and could set a precedent for future international interventions.

📚 Background

Sanctions against Iraq were imposed in the 1990s following its invasion of Kuwait, leading to severe humanitarian crises, which the Oil-for-Food program aimed to alleviate.

Sanctions and their impact Oil-for-Food program
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article presents a factual account of the proposed resolution, but the perspectives of dissenting UN members are not included.

The United States, Britain, and Spain have presented a new resolution to the United Nations that ends more than ten years of sanctions against Iraq. The proposed resolution stipulates that the Oil-for-Food program, which was implemented by the United Nations to mitigate the effects of sanctions on the Iraqi people, will gradually be phased out, and the proceeds from Iraq's oil exports will be deposited into a reconstruction and aid fund for Iraq established by the United States and Britain. John Negroponte, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, expresses hope that the UN Security Council will approve the new resolution in the coming weeks. However, it remains unclear whether those members of the Security Council who refrained from endorsing the resolution for war against Saddam Hussein will agree to the new resolution regarding Iraq.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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