Picture this: on September 27 at 8 p.m. EDT, the United Nations flipped the switch back on sanctions against Iran after Britain, France and Germany triggered a snapback process. The move revives arms embargoes and bans on nuclear and missile activities, echoing resolutions from 2006 to 2010. ⚠️
Here's what just got reimposed:
- Arms embargo on Iran
- Ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing
- Prohibition on ballistic missile development
- Travel bans and asset freezes on dozens of individuals and entities
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas added that the EU will implement these measures “without delay.” Israel cheered the decision as a “major development,” emphasizing that the goal is to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. 🌍🔒
Harsh Response Looms
Tehran slammed the snapback as “illegal and unjustified,” recalling its ambassadors from Britain, France and Germany. While denying any intent to leave the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, Iran warned any threat to its national interests “will be met with an appropriate and resolute response.”
On the sidelines of the UN, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the reimposition “unlawful” and urged Secretary-General Guterres not to recognize the sanctions. Yet Europe insists this isn’t the end of the road: “The reimposition of UN sanctions is not the end of diplomacy,” they stated, calling for renewed talks. 🤝
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also underscored diplomacy as the best path forward, urging Iran to agree to direct talks “held in good faith.”
As sanctions bite and diplomatic channels flicker back to life, the global community watches closely. Expect tensions and negotiations to shape the next chapter in this high-stakes saga. 🌐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
