**UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran After Nuclear Talks Collapse**
*By Snehil Singh | Sep 28, 2025 | 03:05 PM*
The United Nations has reimposed sweeping sanctions on Iran, nearly a decade after they were first lifted. These sanctions came into effect following the breakdown of nuclear negotiations between Iran and Western powers. They primarily prohibit transactions related to Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and are expected to have a broader impact on Iran’s already struggling economy.
### Diplomatic Efforts
**US Urges Iran to Accept Direct Talks**
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on Iran to “accept direct talks, held in good faith.” He also urged UN member states to “immediately” implement the new sanctions.
Meanwhile, the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany reiterated their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. They further urged Tehran to refrain from any escalatory actions that could worsen the situation.
### Sanctions Impact
**Iran Rejects US Proposal**
Although Iran has allowed UN inspectors back into its nuclear sites, President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected a US proposal for a temporary pause in nuclear activities in exchange for Iran’s entire stockpile of enriched uranium.
An attempt by Russia and China to delay the sanctions enforcement until April was unsuccessful. Germany, which alongside the UK and France initiated the sanctions, stated that it had “no choice” but to proceed, citing Iran’s failure to comply with its obligations.
### Diplomatic Fallout
**Russia Refuses to Enforce Sanctions**
Russia has refused to enforce the sanctions, labeling them invalid. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West of sabotaging efforts to pursue constructive solutions, saying the sanctions “finally exposed the West’s policy” in this regard.
In response to the sanctions, Iran recalled its ambassadors from the UK, France, and Germany for consultations, signaling increased diplomatic tensions.
### Economic Impact
**Renewed Sanctions Hit Iran’s Economy**
The newly reimposed sanctions are already affecting Iran’s economy. Iranian engineer Dariush reports that the exchange rate is climbing while prices continue to rise. On the black market, the US dollar reached a record high of approximately 1.12 million rials on Saturday.
Despite the economic pressure, Brussels-based think tank the International Crisis Group noted that Iran appears dismissive of the sanctions, having already adapted to previous US sanctions over recent years.
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The reimposition of UN sanctions marks a significant escalation in international efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The coming months will be critical in determining whether diplomacy can still prevail.
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