All articles tagged with #iran sanctions
Iran has shut down its internet and communication lines amid nationwide protests, severely limiting information flow and complicating efforts to document and respond to the unrest, with reliance on illegal Starlink devices playing a crucial role in sharing news outside the country.
A recent discovery of a million-year-old skull challenges existing theories of human evolution, while global political tensions escalate with US-Venezuela conflicts, Iran sanctions, Ukraine-Russia war, and international debates on AI governance. The article highlights significant scientific and geopolitical developments shaping our understanding of human history and current affairs.
The UN has reimposed sanctions on Iran through the 'snapback' mechanism, intensifying economic hardship amid a struggling economy, rising food prices, and increased repression, while Iran's nuclear activities remain a concern for international observers.
The UN is set to reimpose broad sanctions on Iran over its nuclear activities after Iran failed to meet commitments, leading to increased tensions and diplomatic disputes, with Iran denying seeking nuclear weapons and accusing Western powers of undermining diplomacy.
The UN Security Council has rejected a Russian and Chinese proposal to delay the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear activities, leading to the immediate return of UN sanctions, with Western countries accusing Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal.
At the UN General Assembly, Iran's president stated Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, while Zelenskyy warned of a destructive arms race and Russia's expansion in Ukraine. The meeting also covered issues like Iran's nuclear program, Ukraine's security, and regional conflicts, with global leaders calling for diplomacy and peace efforts.
The UN Security Council has decided to reimpose sanctions on Iran by activating the 'snapback' provision of the 2015 nuclear deal, leading to increased economic pressure on Iran and potential reductions in its nuclear cooperation, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and Iran's rejection of the legality of the move.
The UN Security Council voted against permanently lifting Iran sanctions, but European countries offered a potential six-month delay for negotiations if Iran meets certain conditions, while the US remains open to diplomacy despite voting against the resolution.
The UN Security Council failed to support the effort to halt the reimposition of sanctions on Iran through the 'snapback' mechanism, with only four countries backing the move, leading to the continuation of sanctions and increased tensions over Iran's nuclear program.
European foreign ministers have informed the U.S. that they will activate the 'snapback' sanctions mechanism against Iran, which would reimpose UN sanctions lifted under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, amid ongoing tensions and Iran's failure to meet nuclear obligations, potentially leading to increased economic pressure and Iranian retaliation.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed its largest Iran-related sanctions since 2018, targeting a vast shipping network controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani that facilitates billions in oil and petroleum exports from Iran and Russia, using sophisticated methods to evade detection and sanctions, and involving numerous front companies and vessels across multiple jurisdictions.
The Pentagon reports that US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have set back Iran's nuclear program by approximately one to two years, based on intelligence assessments, though the extent of damage remains uncertain and contested.
Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA, blocking international oversight of its nuclear program amid tensions and recent attacks, raising concerns about potential nuclear weapon development and impacting diplomatic negotiations.
The article discusses the potential collapse of Iran's regime amid recent military strikes and internal unrest, highlighting the regime's vulnerabilities, the challenges faced by opposition groups, and the limited prospects for a democratic transition, with external powers like the US and Israel cautious about direct intervention.
U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that Iran is not actively building a nuclear weapon, but President Trump dismissed this, claiming Iran is close to developing one, aligning with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance. Tulsi Gabbard, who testified earlier supporting the intelligence community's assessment, downplayed the contradiction, blaming media misinterpretation. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear activities and U.S. policy.