Iran Defiant As 'Snapback' Sanctions Loom, But Options Appear To Narrow

Snapback sanctions expose Iran's diplomatic dilemma

Iran must reach a deal with Western parties by late September or face renewed UN sanctions over its nuclear program.

Iran Defiant As 'Snapback' Sanctions Loom, But Options Appear To Narrow

Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has vowed that Tehran will not “bow to pressure” despite the impending triggering of the UN "snapback" mechanism that would restore sanctions over its alleged “grave noncompliance: of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Will the E3's Ploy to Reimpose Sanctions on Iran Backfire?

United States attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, June 22, 2025. Recently, Britain, France and Germany, the E3, triggered the snapback tool of the Iran nuclear deal, of which they are a party and the US withdrew from under the previous Trump administration in 2018. The essayist argues that the move by the E3 “lacks clarity and coherence” and could push Iran to leave the Nonproliferation Treaty. ANADOLU AGENCY When the painstakingly negotiated …

The Heavy Shadow of Snapback Sanctions Over Iran’s Regime

On Thursday, August 28, the three European powers triggered the “snapback” mechanism (the reinstatement of broad UN sanctions), setting in motion the process of restoring previous international sanctions. On August 27, an analytical report from the International Affairs Department of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce was published in the media and on social networks, outlining three scenarios for the country’s economy if snapback sanctions are implemen…

Iran Urges Europe To Reconsider Snapback Sanctions Amid SCO Consultations - Iran Front Page

Iran has urged European countries to reconsider their recent push to reactivate UN Security Council sanctions, reasserting the move was “legally unfounded and contrary to international law.”