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ARTICLE · 13 OCTOBER 2025

The EU Reimposes Nuclear-Related Sanctions On Iran

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On September 29, 2025, the Council of the European Union (EU) reimposed a comprehensive set of restrictive measures against Iran, which had been lifted in 2015...

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Guy Soussan
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Algirdas Semeta
Algirdas Semeta
Maria Salome
Maria Salome
Bustos Mesa
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On September 29, 2025, the Council of the European Union (EU) reimposed a comprehensive set of restrictive measures against Iran, which had been lifted in 2015 with the entry into force of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This move follows the recent "snapback" of the UN's nuclear‑related sanctions on Iran, after the UN Security Council's (UNSC) failure to adopt a resolution extending sanctions relief.

The EU's restrictive measures against Iran are outlined in six legal instruments. Four of these—Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1978, Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2025/1971, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1980, and Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1982—entered into force on September 29. The remaining two instruments in the package, Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1975 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1972, entered into force on September 30.

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