Iran

• August 29, 2025

  Iran's Fragile Economy Braces For More Instability After Sanctions Snapback

  This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at growing concerns in Iran over the fallout from the reinstatement of UN sanctions, even as officials seek to downplay their impact.

• August 28, 2025

  European Powers Trigger Mechanism To Snap Back UN Sanctions On Iran

  Britain, France, and Germany have triggered the so-called “snapback” mechanism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to reinstate UN sanctions against Tehran.

• August 27, 2025

  Nuclear Inspectors Return To Iran But Unlikely To Stop Snapback Sanctions

  IAEA inspectors are back in Iran after a two-month pause, but their limited mission is unlikely to halt the looming return of UN sanctions. With key sites still off-limits and enriched uranium unaccounted for, European powers demand that Tehran act fast or face deeper isolation.

• August 26, 2025

  Australia Moves To Blacklist Iran’s IRGC, Increasing Pressure On UK And EU

  For years, the UK and EU have faced calls to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group. Australia’s move to blacklist the IRGC may increase pressure on London and Brussels to follow suit

• August 25, 2025

  Iranian Nobel Laureate: Islamic Republic Has 'No Future But Collapse'

  Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi says the Islamic Republic has “no future but collapse,” dismissing Ayatollah Khamenei’s claims about a “secret” opposition conference. She emphasized opposition unity is crucial as domestic crises and regional setbacks threaten the Islamic republic's survival.

• August 24, 2025

  What Are 'Snapback' Sanctions On Iran?

  Britain, France, and Germany are threatening to trigger the 2015 nuclear deal's “snapback” mechanism, which would automatically reimpose sanctions on Iran unless it makes progress in nuclear talks. The process bypasses UN Security Council vetoes and could sharply escalate tensions.

• August 22, 2025

  Iran's Water Crisis Worsened By Taliban Dam

  This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at growing concerns in Iran about the Taliban’s new dam in Afghanistan that threatens the water supply of millions in northeastern Iran.

• August 18, 2025

  Iran's Supreme Court Upholds Activist's Second Death Sentence

  Iran’s top court has upheld the death sentence against imprisoned labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, months after overturning her first death sentence due to due ambiguities.

• August 15, 2025

  Iran's Water Crisis Opens A New Front With Israel

  This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at the back-and-forth between Iran’s president and Israel’s prime minister over Iran's water crisis.

• August 13, 2025

  Iranian Lawmaker Warns UN Sanctions Could Lead To NPT Withdrawal

  An Iranian lawmaker has warned European powers that re-imposing UN sanctions against the Islamic republic could compel Iran to withdraw from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

• August 12, 2025

  Iran Reports 21,000 Arrests During June War With Israel

  Iranian police say they detained around 21,000 people for alleged security violations during the 12-day war with Israel in June, a figure far higher than earlier official estimates.

• August 11, 2025

  Iran's President Says Rebuilding Nuclear Sites Futile Without Talks With Washington

  Iran’s President Masud Pezeshkian has warned that his country faces the risk of further conflict with the United States without pursuing diplomacy.

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