New York, Sept. 26 -- The United Nations Security Council on Friday rejected a last-ditch motion by Russia and China to postpone the reimposition of sanctions on Iran, clearing the way for a full restoration of measures at 8 p.m. in New York on Saturday, or 00:00 GMT Sunday. The outcome aligns with weeks of signaling from European capitals and UN diplomats that the clock on the snapback mechanism under Resolution 2231 would not be stopped. It also hardens a geopolitical split that has widened since the nuclear deal's unravelling and the region's escalation. As first reported from the chamber, the Council voted down the delay, setting sanctions to resume on schedule after a 30-day process triggered by Britain, France and Germany. Al Jazeer...