The UN Security Council is set to endorse the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers and adopt a series of measures leading to the end of UN sanctions that have hurt the Iranian economy.
But the measure to be voted on Monday also provides a mechanism for UN sanctions to "snap back" in place if Iran fails to meet its obligations.
The US-drafted resolution is certain to be adopted, in all likelihood unanimously, because it has been approved by the five veto-wielding council members, who along with Germany negotiated the deal with Iran to rein in its nuclear program. The 10 non-permanent council members were briefed on the draft and none objected to the text