New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters said that his country was reimposing sanctions on Tehran due to mounting concerns over Iran’s non-compliance with its nuclear obligations, according to Reuters.
The sanctions feature a vast array of restrictions such as an asset freeze and travel bans for sanctioned persons along with import and export bans on specific nuclear and military goods.
“This reimposition of UN-mandated sanctions reflects the international community’s deep concerns about Iran’s non-compliance with its nuclear obligations and unjustifiable levels of uranium enrichment activity,” Peters said.
They also include that New Zealanders have a responsibility to remain vigilant in their dealings with Iran.
“New Zealand has consistently supported diplomatic efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons from any source. We strongly encourage Iran to re-engage in negotiations and resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency,” he added.
Peters also noted that New Zealand will announce a mandatory registration system for citizens seeking business with Iran, set to take effect on February 1, 2026.
Reimposition of Sanctions
On September 28, the E3_ Britain, France, and Germany_ reimposed sanctions on Tehran after they claimed that Iran has violated a 2015 deal that aimed at halting it from developing a nuclear weapon.
Consequently, Britain added 71 new designations to its sanctions list, targeting senior officials involved in Iran’s nuclear program along with major financial and energy institutions.
Those targeted by the British sanctions will face asset freezes, financial restrictions, and travel bans.
Iran and the US held five rounds of nuclear talks before Israel targeted Iranian nuclear facilities on June 13.
However, these talks faced key stumbling blocks such as uranium enrichment on Iranian soil, a step met with utter rejection by European powers which claimed that Tehran is enriching uranium for unpeaceful purposes.
Iran has denied this accusation and said that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only.
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