UN reinstates sanctions on Iran after European nations trigger snapback mechanism
France, Germany and UK accuse Tehran of violating nuclear obligations, restoring restrictions after nearly a decade
NEW YORK CITY (MNTV) — The United Nations on Sunday reinstated a wide range of sanctions against Iran after France, Germany, and the United Kingdom invoked the “snapback” mechanism under UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
The move reimposes restrictions that had been lifted following the 2015 nuclear agreement, targeting 43 individuals and 78 entities previously sanctioned before July 2015. The measures once again prohibit dealings connected to Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
The European trio said the decision came after repeated violations by Tehran of its nuclear commitments. Under Resolution 2231, the snapback process requires sanctions to be restored within 30 days if Iran is deemed non-compliant with its obligations.
Tensions escalated earlier this year after US and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, prompting Tehran to halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), accusing the UN watchdog of bias.
This marks the first reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran in nearly a decade, a step expected to deepen the country’s economic isolation while further straining its already fragile economy.
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