European Union reinstates sanctions on Iran after U.N. transfer

The European Union confirmed on Monday (September 29, 2025) that it had reinstated sanctions towards Iran, following an identical transfer towards Iran by the United Nations.

“Today, the EU reinstated sanctions towards Iran in response to its continued non-compliance with the nuclear settlement. The door for diplomatic negotiations stays open,” stated the EU presidency in an announcement.

The EU stated the sanctions included freezing the property of the Iranian Central Bank and different Iranian banks, in addition to journey bans on sure Iranian officers.

The EU was additionally banning Iran’s buy and transportation of crude oil and the sale or provide of gold and sure naval tools.

On Sunday (September 28, 2025), the United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and different sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme following a course of triggered by European powers that Tehran has warned will likely be met with a harsh response.

Britain, France and Germany initiated the return of sanctions on Iran on the U.N. Security Council over accusations it had violated a 2015 deal that aimed to cease it growing a nuclear bomb. Iran denies in search of nuclear weapons.