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21.12
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Impact LevelMedium
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Scope LevelNational
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Last Update2025-08-28
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Event Overview
Represents a case of escalating international tension involving sanctions enforcement, nuclear non-proliferation concerns, and diplomatic pressure. Highlights recurring conflicts between national sovereignty and international regulatory frameworks, as well as the use of collective measures to enforce compliance. Illustrates the complexities of multilateral negotiations, legal mechanisms within global institutions, and the interplay between diplomacy and punitive economic actions in addressing controversial national programs.
Collect Records
UK, France, and Germany Trigger 'Snapback' Sanctions Mechanism Against Iran
On the 28th, the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a joint statement regarding the Iran nuclear issue, announcing that the three countries informed the United Nations Security Council on the same day of the activation of the 'snapback' sanctions mechanism. According to the statement, if the Security Council fails to adopt a resolution to extend the waiver period on sanctions against Iran within 30 days, the related sanctions will be reinstated.
Iranian and European Foreign Ministers to Discuss Nuclear Talks and Sanctions
According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi will hold a joint call on Friday with the foreign ministers of France, the United Kingdom, and Germany to discuss nuclear negotiations and sanctions. The three European countries have threatened to initiate United Nations sanctions against Iran under the "snapback" mechanism if Iran does not return to the negotiation table. These countries and the United States believe that Iran is using its nuclear program to develop weapons, which Iran denies.