- September 28, 2025
- 2:44 pm
- Middle East
The resumption of sanctions against Iran was initiated by the UN Security Council. Tehran called this step “politically motivated.”
What is known about the resumption of sanctions against Iran?
The sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom, France, and Germany concern violations of the 2015 nuclear agreement. Officially, the restrictions came back into effect on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time and include an arms embargo, as well as a complete ban on activities related to uranium enrichment and processing. Additionally, the following have been introduced:
- travel bans for certain individuals;
- freezing of assets of several Iranian officials and organizations;
- restrictions on the supply of any goods that could be used in the nuclear program.
The Iranian rial fell to a historic low amid the restoration of sanctions, reaching 1,123,000 per US dollar.
What was Tehran’s reaction?
In response, Tehran announced its intention to react harshly to the sanctions. In particular, Tehran recalled its diplomats from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany for consultations.
President Masoud Pezeshkian noted that Iran does not intend to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. In a letter from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, there was a call to stop the restoration of sanction enforcement mechanisms. The diplomat emphasized that Iran intends to “firmly defend its national rights and interests.”
Western leaders, nevertheless, noted that they are ready for dialogue and urged Iran to “refrain from any actions leading to escalation.” Israel, in turn, regarded the resumption of sanctions as an “important step” in the fight against its adversary.
The goal is clear: to prevent Iran from creating nuclear weapons. The international community must use all means for this purpose, stated a representative of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Russia expressed strong protest against the UN’s decision. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned this measure as “illegal” and warned that the return of sanctions against Iran would be a “serious mistake.”