Overview

• The sanctions entered into force early Sunday, restoring pre‑2015 UN measures including asset freezes, an arms embargo, and missile‑related restrictions.
• The Security Council rejected a Russian‑Chinese bid on Sept. 26 to delay the step, after France, Germany and the UK triggered the 30‑day snapback at the end of August.
• Moscow and Beijing label the move legally invalid and say they will not apply it, while the E3 and the United States urge immediate implementation and Israel welcomes the decision.
• Iran denounces the action as unjustified, urges countries to ignore it, recalls its ambassadors to France, Germany and the UK, and says it remains in the NPT as limited IAEA inspections resume.
• The IAEA reports roughly 440–450 kilograms of uranium enriched to about 60%, and Iran’s rial hits a record low with residents reporting rising prices.