The United Nations has reimposed broad economic and military sanctions on Iran, a decade after they were lifted under a landmark nuclear agreement. The measures came into effect after the UK, France, and Germany—the European partners to the deal invoked the “snapback” mechanism, citing Iran’s continued nuclear escalation and lack of cooperation.
The move follows Iran’s suspension of inspections at its nuclear facilities, a requirement under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), after Israel and the United States carried out airstrikes on several Iranian nuclear sites and military bases in June.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted last week that the country had no intention of developing nuclear weapons. He described the renewed sanctions as “unfair, unjust, and illegal,” marking a setback for the deal, which was initially hailed as a milestone in improving relations between the West and Iran.
The JCPOA was designed to limit Iran’s nuclear installations, restrict its stockpiles of enriched uranium, and regulate research and development, allowing the country to pursue civilian nuclear power without pursuing atomic weapons.
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