Tag: UN Sanctions
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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.…
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Iran Nuclear Sanctions: A Step Back to Security Concerns
Background of the Iran Nuclear Agreement The Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was established in 2015 with the aim of curbing Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. However, tensions escalated when the United States withdrew from the agreement in 2018, reimposing its sanctions…