UN to Reimpose Iran Sanctions Sept. 28

The UN will reimpose sweeping sanctions on Iran at 0000 GMT on Sept. 28 after the UK, France and Germany triggered the JCPOA “snapback” by notifying the Security Council, starting a 30‑day clock for reinstatement. A China–Russia bid to delay reimposition for six months failed in the Council, clearing the way for measures that cannot be vetoed under the snapback process. Restored restrictions include bans on cooperation with entities tied to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic‑missile programmes, asset freezes, travel bans and expanded authority to inspect Iran Air and Iran Shipping Lines cargo. Iran condemned the move as “unfair, unjust and illegal,” warned it may freeze cooperation with the IAEA and says it does not seek nuclear weapons, while the IAEA says inspections have resumed and Iran has escalated enrichment to about 60% purity. The decision follows stalled diplomacy after U.S. and Israeli strikes in June and comes amid acute domestic economic pain in Iran, including soaring inflation and food prices.