France, Germany, and the U.K. have triggered the U.N.’s “snapback” sanctions process against Iran, escalating tensions over its nuclear program after the June war with Israel.
France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Thursday initiated the “snapback” mechanism at the United Nations to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear activities, further isolating Tehran after its 12-day war with Israel.
The sanctions would freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and penalize its ballistic missile program. The move sets a 30-day countdown for sanctions to return.
“This measure does not signal the end of diplomacy,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot wrote on X, adding that Europe seeks dialogue with Tehran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the step as “unjustified, illegal, and lacking any legal basis,” warning of retaliation.
Analysts said the snapback would deepen regional strains. The Soufan Center noted that “Iranian leaders perceive a sanctions snapback as a Western effort to weaken Iran’s economy indefinitely.”
The rial has collapsed, trading above 1 million to the dollar, intensifying public anxiety.
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