US EditionUN Sanctions Snapback Nears as Iran Enriches Uranium Close to Weapons Grade
- On September 19, 2025, Iran presented a nuclear proposal to European nations at the United Nations to avert renewed sanctions.
- The proposal follows years of tension after the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, leading Iran to limit nuclear inspections.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the nuclear proposal he presented to European nations as equitable and urged global powers to prioritize diplomatic engagement instead of confrontation.
- The Security Council of the United Nations was scheduled to hold a vote regarding the reinstatement of sanctions, with nine votes required for approval, though vetoes were anticipated from some members.
- The standoff reflects deep international divisions and suggests sanctions will likely return unless a diplomatic breakthrough occurs soon.
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Europe Assails Iran’s ‘Delaying Tactics’ As Snapback Deadline Nears
European leaders said Iran has not done enough yet to fend off so-called snapback sanctions related to Tehran nuclear program as a tight deadline nears, although the sides agreed to continuing talking while the clock ticks down.
Tehran Pressed on Nuclear Transparency While Total Executions Reach Historic High
Iranian and European ministers scheduled nuclear talks in New York for Tuesday, September 23rd. This follows the UN Security Council voting to reimpose sanctions over the issue of Tehran’s atomic program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has until the end of Saturday, September 27th, to reach a deal with his British, French, German and European Union counterparts to avoid the reinstatement of UN sanctions, which had been suspended under a…
In New York, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wants to talk to the Europeans. About a week remains for an agreement, otherwise the former far-reaching UN sanctions against Tehran will be reactivated.
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What to know about Iran's nuclear program as UN 'snapback' sanctions deadline draws closer
A 30-day window to stop the reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran is closing. That likely means Tehran will face new pressure on its ailing economy as tensions remain high in the wider Mideast over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
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