Overview

• Iran faces the restored UN arms embargo, enrichment and ballistic‑missile restrictions, travel bans, asset freezes and authority for states to seize prohibited cargo under revived pre‑2015 resolutions.
• Britain, France and Germany triggered the Resolution 2231 snapback after a 30‑day process, saying Iran escalated its nuclear program and curtailed IAEA access following June strikes.
• Tehran rejects the move as illegal, recalls ambassadors from the three European capitals and warns of a firm reciprocal response while insisting its program is civilian.
• Russia and China failed to secure a Security Council delay and now refuse to recognize the measures, signaling continued trade ties with Iran despite European compliance.
• Iran’s rial fell to a record low as markets priced in tighter curbs on oil, banking, shipping and trade, while the E3 and the U.S. say diplomacy remains possible if Iran restores cooperation with inspectors and addresses its 60% stockpile.