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Iran Braces for Renewed Sanctions Amid Rising Tensions

9/28/2025

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Iran anticipates the reinstatement of global sanctions on its nuclear program, signaling renewed pressure.
The U.N. Security Council declined a final attempt to postpone these sanctions, clearing their return.
PBS Frontline correspondent Sebastian Walker interviewed Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
John Yang discusses insights from Walker's interview, framing tensions and potential economic and diplomatic effects.

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Story summary

Iran anticipates the reinstatement of global sanctions on its nuclear program, signaling renewed pressure.
The U.N. Security Council declined a final attempt to postpone these sanctions, clearing their return.
PBS Frontline correspondent Sebastian Walker interviewed Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
John Yang discusses insights from Walker's interview, framing tensions and potential economic and diplomatic effects.