Overview

• UN measures entered into force late on Sept. 27–28 after the UK, France and Germany triggered the return of sanctions over alleged breaches of the 2015 nuclear deal.
• Restored UN penalties include an arms embargo, bans on uranium enrichment and reprocessing, missile-related restrictions, travel bans, asset freezes, and authority for states to seize prohibited items.
• The EU’s complementary package freezes the Iranian central bank’s assets, restricts travel for designated officials, bans purchases and transport of Iranian crude, and blocks sales of gold and specified naval equipment.
• Iran recalled its ambassadors from London, Paris and Berlin and insists its nuclear work is peaceful, with President Masoud Pezeshkian saying the country will remain in the Non‑Proliferation Treaty.
• Israel welcomed the move and the United States called for immediate implementation, while Europeans had previously offered a six‑month delay in exchange for restored inspections and talks.