UN sanctions reimposed on Iran, what lies ahead for the nuclear issue? Expert analysis

China Institute of International Studies Assistant Researcher Li Zixin: “Compared to before the signing of the Iran nuclear agreement in 2015, Iran currently faces increasing international pressure and sanctions. The reinstatement of these sanctions has limited practical implications for Iran, but the key lies in the significant change in the nature of the sanctions. In the past, mainly the US and Europe imposed unilateral sanctions on Iran, but now some of the sanctions can be falsely claimed in the name of the United Nations, making it more difficult for Iran to respond to or evade the sanctions.” China Institute of International Studies Assistant Researcher Li Zixin: “Especially in recent years, Iran has established rich cooperation with neighboring countries, Central Asia, and Russia through the North-South corridor and the implementation of a good-neighbor policy. However, under the current sanctions situation, these cooperative relationships may be affected… [754 characters]