Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 12:39 PM

The United Nations has reimposed sweeping economic and military sanctions on Iran, a decade after they were lifted under the landmark 2015 nuclear accord. The move follows the activation of the "snapback" mechanism by the UK, France, and Germany, who accused Tehran of "continued nuclear escalation" and failing to cooperate with international inspectors.

Iran suspended inspections of its nuclear sites in June after US and Israeli strikes targeted several facilities and military bases. While inspections have since resumed, Western powers say Tehran has not allowed the International Atomic Energy (IAEA) full access, nor provided a full account of its enriched uranium stockpiles.

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