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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jon Gambrell

What to know about Iran's nuclear program as UN 'snapback' sanctions deadline draws closer

Iran Nuclear United Nations - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A 30-day window to stop the reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran is closing, likely meaning Tehran will face new pressure on its ailing economy as tensions remain high in the wider Mideast over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

As the U.N. General Assembly meets this week in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have a last chance to try to halt the sanctions. The clock started when France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Aug. 28 declared Iran wasn't complying with its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

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