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Iran Faces EU Sanctions Again as Nuclear Program Non-Compliance Triggers Snapback
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The European Council has reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear activities, following the reintroduction of UN measures after the Security Council chose not to extend their suspension.
The decision comes after France, Germany, and the United Kingdom invoked the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) “snapback” mechanism.
The sanctions cover a broad range of sectors. Individuals and entities face travel bans and asset freezes, while restrictions extend to trade, finance, and transport.
Key measures include bans on arms exports, materials and technologies related to nuclear enrichment and ballistic missiles, as well as restrictions on Iranian crude, gas, petrochemicals, precious metals, and certain software and naval equipment, according to European. Council.
The EU also freezes assets of the Central Bank of Iran and major commercial banks, and restricts Iranian cargo flights from accessing EU airports or receiving maintenance services.
These EU measures, suspended in 2015 under the JCPoA, were reinstated after the E3 (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) notified the UN in August 2025 that Iran was in significant non-compliance, triggering the snapback, the European Council said.
With no new UN resolution to prevent the reimposition, the EU has now restored its nuclear-related sanctions.
The EU stresses that these measures aim to ensure Iran’s nuclear program remains exclusively peaceful and civilian.
Previously, it was reported that Iran has reportedly begun supplying gas turbines to Russia, delivering the first advanced MGT-70 unit as part of a deal for 40 turbines.
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