The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran is facing new pressure due to its nuclear programme.
European powers have re-imposed sanctions that were lifted as part of a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement.
They target Iran’s banking, oil, and other crucial sectors. There is also an embargo on arms imports.
Western allies say Iran has not been cooperating with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, and that its nuclear programme poses a threat to international security.
Tehran has always maintained that its nuclear programme is for civilian use, and says it is ready to weather the storm.
So, is there still room for diplomacy?
Presenter: Nick Clark
Guests:
Ellie Geranmayeh – senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, and a specialist in Europe-Iran relations
Mark Fitzpatrick – former US diplomat, and associate fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies
Marzie Khalilian – Iranian political analyst and researcher at Carleton University, focusing on US-Middle East relations.
Published On 28 Sep 2025
