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UN Reimposition of Snapback Sanctions on Iran Triggers International Tensions and Economic Concerns
Sep 28, 2025 11:21 pm CST
The United Nations has reimposed sanctions on Iran through the "snapback" mechanism from the 2015 nuclear deal, freezing Iranian assets abroad and penalizing its ballistic missile program. As Iran's Parliament considers withdrawing from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, citizens face economic hardship with the rial hitting record lows. Despite diplomatic efforts failing to prevent sanctions, Iranian officials downplay their impact while European nations cite Tehran's restrictions on nuclear monitoring as justification for their actions.
UN Security Council Rejects Russia and China's Bid to Delay Iran Nuclear Sanctions Reimposition
Sep 27, 2025 09:42 am CST
The UN Security Council has rejected Russia and China's final attempt to delay reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. With the 30-day deadline expiring Saturday, European-triggered sanctions will freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and penalize ballistic missile development, further straining Iran-West relations despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and IAEA inspector presence in the country.