OPINION: The U.S. Move to ‘Snapback’ UN Sanctions will lead to Disappointment for the U.S., Disunity at the Security Council, and Unintended Gain for Iran

By Bahram Ghiassee The Trump Administration, in line with its policy of exerting maximum economic, diplomatic, and political pressure on Iran, on 20 August 2020, invoked the so-called ‘Snapback’ provisions of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231. By formally notifying the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, the U.S. initiated the process … Continue reading OPINION: The U.S. Move to ‘Snapback’ UN Sanctions will lead to Disappointment for the U.S., Disunity at the Security Council, and Unintended Gain for Iran