In a significant escalation, the United Nations has reimposed sanctions on Iran following a breakdown in nuclear negotiations, which has left the nation facing increased economic hardship and potential diplomatic isolation. The snapback sanctions come ten years after the original nuclear deal and have led to widespread concern among Iranian citizens about further economic decline and instability. In response, Iranian officials have expressed defiance, stating they will not allow nuclear inspections if sanctions are reinstated. As European powers and the U.S. push for compliance and further diplomacy, the Iranian government weighs its options amid a mounting crisis. The situation has been exacerbated by a lack of successful negotiations, resulting in the Security Council rejecting attempts by Russia and China to delay the sanctions. The reimposition of these sanctions has sparked fears of war and economic ruin within Iran, as the clerical leadership confronts an existential crisis in the face of renewed international pressure.