On 18 October 2025, instead of the anticipated end of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, a significant geopolitical divide emerged as the US and E3 sought to unilaterally extend sanctions against Iran, which was opposed by Iran, Russia, China, and over 120 nations from the Non-Aligned Movement. This event symbolizes a broader shift towards a multipolar world, as emerging economies increasingly reject Western legal frameworks and assert their sovereignty.
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