UN Reimposes ‘Snapback’ Sanctions on Iran Amid Deepening Economic and Geopolitical Crises

The United Nations has reimposed a comprehensive set of sanctions on Iran, effective this Sunday, a move expected to severely exacerbate the Islamic Republic’s already dire economic and humanitarian conditions. Utilizing the ‘snapback’ mechanism from the 2015 nuclear deal, the sanctions will freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of Iran’s ballistic missile program, among other measures.

This action follows a trigger initiated 30 days ago by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, citing Iran’s continued restriction of nuclear monitoring and stalled negotiations with the U.S. The reimposition comes as Iran’s economy is reeling, with its rial currency at a record low, driving up food prices and making essential staples like meat and rice increasingly unaffordable for ordinary citizens. Inflation for basic food items has soared, with some prices more than doubling in the past year.

Adding to the internal hardship, fears of renewed conflict with Israel and potentially the United States persist, particularly as missile sites previously struck in a 12-day war in June are reportedly being rebuilt. Iran continues to maintain a significant stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, a level dangerously close to weapons-grade, which it insists is for peaceful purposes despite international concerns.

Activists are also voicing alarm over a surge in repression, with human rights groups reporting over 1,000 executions in 2025 alone, a pace not seen in decades. The combined pressures from economic deprivation and geopolitical instability have led to widespread anxiety and a reported increase in mental health issues across the population.

While U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the European nations’ ‘decisive global leadership,’ the path forward remains uncertain. Experts warn that Iran’s expulsion of IAEA inspectors increases the risk of miscalculation, potentially leading to further strikes from the U.S. or Israel. As Iran faces what many describe as its most challenging period, its citizens confront a future marked by escalating hardship and instability.

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