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Iran Stands Firm on Nuclear Deal Amid UN Sanctions

10/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has not withdrawn from 2015 nuclear deal, despite UN sanctions reimposed by United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Araghchi argues sanctions are illegal and undermine the agreement.
Iran's parliament requires Supreme National Security Council approval for any International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to sites.
Iran, Russia, and China say international nuclear monitoring has ended and all restrictions under UN Resolution 2231 have expired.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aimed to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Following the U.S. withdrawal in 2018, sanctions were reinstated, severely impacting Iran's economy, which had previously seen a 50% increase in oil exports. This ongoing tension reflects historical conflicts dating back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

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Story summary

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has not withdrawn from 2015 nuclear deal, despite UN sanctions reimposed by United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Araghchi argues sanctions are illegal and undermine the agreement.
Iran's parliament requires Supreme National Security Council approval for any International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) access to sites.
Iran, Russia, and China say international nuclear monitoring has ended and all restrictions under UN Resolution 2231 have expired.

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