What You Need to Know About Iran’s Nuclear Program as UN Reimposes ‘Snapback’ Sanctions

United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program will be reimposed Sunday, intensifying pressure on Tehran amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East over the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. As the U.N. General Assembly convenes, discussions around Iran’s nuclear activities and the implications of the sanctions will take center stage. The reimposition of these sanctions comes as a result of the U.S. triggering a ‘snapback’ mechanism, a move that has been met with criticism and concern from other countries involved in the Iran nuclear deal.