What are all the sanctions Iran is under?
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Iran
PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Iran is one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world, facing restrictions imposed by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations. UN sanctions were reimposed in September 2025, targeting Iran's nuclear and military programs, including an arms embargo and restrictions on ballistic missiles. This month, the US also unleashed a new set of sanctions to increase economic pressure on the country amid the ongoing war.
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