Overview

• Sanctions took effect Sunday via the JCPOA snapback, restoring six pre‑2015 UN resolutions including an arms embargo, a ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing, asset freezes and expanded inspection authorities.
• The Security Council rejected a Russian–Chinese postponement proposal by a vote of 9 against, 4 in favor and 2 abstentions, clearing the way for enforcement.
• Iran recalled its ambassadors to France, Germany and the United Kingdom and warned of retaliation, including a possible suspension of cooperation with the IAEA.
• The IAEA confirmed inspections in Iran resumed this week without disclosing locations, as disputes persist over Tehran’s stock of uranium enriched to about 60%.
• France, Germany and the UK initiated the process on August 28 citing Iranian noncompliance with the 2015 accord, while Russia and China denounced the snapback as illegal and said they would not recognize it.