The UK, France, and Germany have officially notified the UN Security Council that the 'snapback mechanism' against Iran has been activated.

28
Aug.
2025

The UK, France, and Germany have officially notified the UN Security Council that the 'snapback mechanism' against Iran has been activated.

Since the announcement, a 30-day period will take effect during which the mechanism can be halted. If it is not stopped, all sanctions imposed on Iran in 2015 will be reinstated.

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