TEHRAN - Sanctions against Iran have been reactivated following a decision by the United Nations (UN) over its nuclear programme. The measures come after the United Kingdom, France and Germany activated a mechanism in late August to reactivate sanctions that were lifted in 2015 under the nuclear deal with Tehran.
The decision to renew sanctions comes after tense negotiations between world powers and Iran over the implementation of the nuclear deal. These decisions mark a major step in international politics and are likely to have further economic and diplomatic consequences for Iran.
According to the AP, the sanctions will hit Iran's economy at a critical time when the country is facing serious internal problems. Many Iranians are struggling with rising prices for basic foodstuffs and everyday economic problems. Increasingly, the population is finding itself unable to afford basic foodstuffs, causing growing discontent in the country.
Tehran has previously warned that any renewal of sanctions would have serious consequences not only for regional stability but also for relations between Iran and Western countries. According to some analysts, this could lead to a further escalation of tensions in the Middle East region.
Sanctions were originally lifted in 2015 as part of the nuclear deal, which was intended to guarantee that Iran would not advance its nuclear weapons development in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. The current decision to renew them is therefore seen as an important moment in world diplomacy.
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