What are all the sanctions Iran is under?
Summary
Iran faces many sanctions from the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. These sanctions target Iran’s oil exports, banking, nuclear and missile programs, military activities, and certain individuals. The sanctions aim to limit Iran’s ability to develop weapons and to pressure its economy.Key Facts
- The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran in September 2025 under a “snapback” mechanism, targeting nuclear and military programs.
- UN sanctions include bans on arms transfers, nuclear-related materials, ballistic missile activities, and freezing assets linked to these programs.
- The US recently added new sanctions aiming to economically isolate Iran, including broad trade bans and penalties on foreign companies dealing with Iran.
- US sanctions target sectors like energy, shipping, technology, and include designating parts of Iran’s military as terrorist groups.
- The European Union has sanctions banning Iranian oil exports and restricting goods with military uses, plus financial bans on certain banks.
- The UK’s sanctions are similar to the UN and EU, focusing on nuclear-related controls, arms embargoes, and trade restrictions.
- These combined measures aim to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons development and limit its military strength.
- US freezes billions of dollars in Iranian assets held in its banks under these sanctions.
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