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Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 81

A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).

Iran Sanctions: Senate Push for UN "Snapback"

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Key Points

  • Sen. Ricketts and several colleagues are calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to restart United Nations sanctions against Iran. They want to use a "snapback" rule that allows countries to bring back old penalties if Iran breaks its nuclear promises.
  • The resolution points out that Iran has significantly increased its production of enriched uranium, which is used for nuclear power or weapons. International experts recently warned that Iran has enough material to potentially create five nuclear bombs if it continues at this pace.
  • This action is urgent because the power to "snapback" these sanctions expires on October 18, 2025. If the European allies don't act before then, it will be much harder for the international community to legally force these specific sanctions back into place.
  • The senators argue that Iran has used money from previous sanctions relief to fund terrorist groups and build up its missile program. Bringing back the sanctions would restore global bans on Iran's ability to buy or sell advanced weapons and drones.

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Milestones

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Feb 13, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S982)

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Feb 13, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).

Bill NumberSRES 81
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S982)

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R: 19

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