UN Sanctions on Iran Enter 9th Month — Effects on the US

The sanctions imposed by the United Nations on Iran, initiated by the activation of the JCPOA snapback mechanism by the UK, France, and Germany in August 2025, have now been in place for nine months. This has exacerbated the repercussions from the US-Israeli military operations in February-March and the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, Iran's economy is experiencing a drastic decline, with the rial plummeting in value and sporadic public demonstrations ongoing. For consumers in the US, the combination of the Iranian sanctions, the closure of the Strait, and US counter-blockade measures has led to increased global energy costs. Furthermore, Iran has halted its collaboration with the IAEA since last year, leaving the international community without insight into the current status of Iran's nuclear activities.