UN Reimposes Arms Embargo, Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Deal Breach
New York – September 28, 2025:
The United Nations has reinstated arms embargoes and sanctions on Iran, accusing Tehran of breaching the 2015 nuclear agreement. The move, pushed by Britain, France, and Germany, has sparked warnings from Iran of a strong retaliatory response.
The original nuclear accord, signed in 2015 by Iran, the US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, and China, sought to curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. However, European powers triggered the snapback sanctions mechanism after accusing Iran of enriching uranium beyond agreed limits. Tehran denies pursuing nuclear weapons.
According to diplomats, the UN sanctions formally came back into force at 8 p.m. EDT Saturday, despite objections from Russia and warnings that the move could escalate tensions across the Middle East.
Following the decision, the EU confirmed it will reinstate all suspended sanctions, while Israel welcomed the move, calling it a “major step” in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
In response, Tehran recalled its ambassadors from London, Paris, and Berlin for consultations. President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted Iran would remain within the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but warned of consequences if pressure escalates.
Meanwhile, Iran’s rial currency plummeted to a record low, trading at 1,123,000 per US dollar amid fears of worsening economic pressure.
The reinstated measures include:
- A ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities
- Restrictions on ballistic missile programs
- Travel bans and asset freezes on dozens of individuals and entities
- Seizure of prohibited materials related to nuclear development
Western officials, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized that diplomacy remains possible if Iran agrees to direct talks. However, until then, sanctions will be fully enforced.
