Rubio praises ‘snapback’ sanctions back in place after Iran’s failure to comply on nuclear program

Published September 28, 2025 10:34am ET



Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the United Nations initiated snapback sanctions on Iran late Saturday, coming as tensions have escalated over Iran’s alleged non-compliance with the deal to curb the Middle Eastern nation’s nuclear program.

“We commend France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on their decisiveness and resolve. Six UN resolutions have been reactivated, prohibiting Iranian nuclear enrichment and restoring restrictions on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs and arms trade,” Rubio said in a post on X.

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