The Duran Podcast UN Iran snapback sanctions
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Sep 24, 2025 The podcast dives deep into the UN's snapback sanctions on Iran and the international reactions following recent hostilities. It explores the activation of these sanctions by the UK, France, and Germany, while Russia and China label them illegitimate and vow to support Iran. The discussion highlights Iran’s diplomatic maneuvers with the IAEA and connects European recognition of Palestine to these sanctions. The hosts warn of potential escalations leading to renewed conflict and analyze Iran's military resilience amid shifting global alliances.
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China and Russia Reject Snapback Legality
- Russia and China will publicly reject the UN "snapback" sanctions on Iran as illegal and keep trading with Tehran.
- Their stance aims to delegitimize European claims and protect strategic ties with Iran.
IAEA Deal Undermines European Case
- Iran's deal to restore IAEA access undermines European claims that Tehran is in blatant JCPOA breach.
- Moscow and Beijing will use that cooperation to argue sanctions lack a legal basis.
Sanctions Declared But Likely Ignored
- Snapback sanctions will be declared in October by the UK, France and Germany despite Iranian cooperation with the IAEA.
- Russia and China plan to ignore enforcement, widening a global split over Iran policy.