The Day Sanctions Returned and Pezeshkian Defied Inspections

Iranian media intensely focused on the activation of the snapback mechanism and the re-imposition of UN sanctions, with initial reports at 12:44 AM indicating the rejection of the Russia-China resolution. President Pezeshkian stated Iran would not surrender to sanctions and would not withdraw from the NPT. By early morning, Iran recalled its ambassadors from Germany, France, and the UK. Later, Pezeshkian emphasized that necessary arrangements were made for the snapback and also discussed potential responses such as negotiation or bomb-making. In the afternoon, Pezeshkian explicitly stated Iran would not allow inspections of nuclear facilities, a position reiterated by multiple outlets. Conservative media celebrated the snapback's activation, while reports noted the economic impact on the dollar's value.