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Iran Threatens IAEA Cooperation Amid Renewed UN Sanctions

9/21/2025

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Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that reimposed UN sanctions will end cooperation with the IAEA, jeopardizing diplomatic efforts.
The UNSC's recent vote triggers "snapback" sanctions, effective by September 28, including an arms embargo and uranium enrichment limits.
President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted Iran's resilience against sanctions and external pressures.
Iran possesses over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, near weapons-grade levels, despite its claims of a peaceful nuclear program.
The E3 previously offered to postpone sanctions if Iran engaged in talks and allowed UN inspectors access, but tensions persist.

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Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that reimposed UN sanctions will end cooperation with the IAEA, jeopardizing diplomatic efforts.
The UNSC's recent vote triggers "snapback" sanctions, effective by September 28, including an arms embargo and uranium enrichment limits.
President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted Iran's resilience against sanctions and external pressures.
Iran possesses over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, near weapons-grade levels, despite its claims of a peaceful nuclear program.
The E3 previously offered to postpone sanctions if Iran engaged in talks and allowed UN inspectors access, but tensions persist.