Tag: NPT
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Trump Says South Korea Can Build Nuclear-Powered Submarines in the United States
Trump claims South Korea can build nuclear-powered submarines in the United States US President Donald Trump, during his visit to South Korea, said that Washington has granted Seoul approval to build nuclear-powered submarines on American soil. The remarks, made as he met with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, underscore a potential deepening of alliance ties…
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Snapback Sanctions on Iran: What They Mean for Diplomacy
What snapback sanctions are and why they’re being used Iran is poised to face UN “snapback” sanctions as European powers push the mechanism tied to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA. Snapback reimposes UN restrictions that were lifted when the deal was reached, including an arms embargo and limits on technology tied to…
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Iran Faces Snapback Sanctions: What It Means for Its Nuclear Program and Global Diplomacy
What are snapback sanctions? Snapback sanctions refer to the reimposition of UN-level penalties on Iran after they were suspended under the 2015 nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). If a signatory concludes that Iran has failed to meet its commitments, any other party can trigger the mechanism to reinstate the previous restrictions.…