State Department imposes new sanctions on Iranian nuclear program after ‘snapback’ UN sanctions

Published October 1, 2025 4:30pm ET



The State Department has imposed new sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear program in support of the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions on the nation.

“As President Trump has made clear, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement on Wednesday. “Today, we are designating 44 individuals and entities involved in Iran’s nuclear program and weapons procurement networks supporting ballistic missile and military aircraft programs.”

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