Iran was hit with so-called snapback sanctions on Sunday local time, at a time of high tension in the Middle East. But what does that mean?

Zero nuclear enrichment is no longer solely an American position, and it will isolate the Iranian regime even further at a volatile time in the Middle East.

Iran's theocracy prepared Sunday for a possible confrontation with the West after the United Nations reimposed sanctions over its nuclear program, even as some pushed for continued negotiations to ease the economic pain squeezing the country.

Ali Larijani, Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator, said the country will end its participation in international weapons inspections if sanctions are reimposed.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Western attempts Friday to reinstate international sanctions on Tehran, warning that it sets a “dangerous precedent” and undermines trust in the entire global order.

His comments at the General Assembly are the first time he has spoken in a global forum since the 12-day Israel-Iran war over the summer.

Iran has refused to admit IAEA inspectors into the country's nuclear sites, leading to European leaders putting sanctions back in effect.

Snapback sanctions could collapse the Iranian economy as the Islamic Republic scrambles to rebuild its nuclear facilities The European “E3” (United Kingdom, France, and Germany) initiated a 30-day countdown clock when they triggered the United Nations (UN) snapback on August 28—a step that would automatically reimpose the full suite of Security Council sanctions unless a last-minute accommodation is reached by7–28.