UN Sanctions Snap Back on Iran as Nuclear Deadline Passes Without Compliance

Tehran faces renewed United Nations sanctions after failing to meet Western demands within a 30-day deadline. The E3 powers—France, Germany, and the UK—triggered the snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal last month, demanding Iran resume cooperation with international inspectors and account for its uranium stockpile. The deadline expired Saturday night with no concessions from Tehran.

Russia and China attempted to delay the sanctions through a UN Security Council resolution, but the measure failed with only four votes in favor. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected negotiations with the US, framing talks as surrender. President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed Iran WOULD remain in the Non-Proliferation Treaty despite hardline pressure to withdraw.