The UN has reimposed sanctions that have been lifted underneath a 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran is going through new strain resulting from its nuclear programme.
European powers have re-imposed sanctions that have been lifted as a part of a landmark 2015 nuclear settlement.
They aim Iran’s banking, oil, and different essential sectors. There’s additionally an embargo on arms imports.
Western allies say Iran has not been cooperating with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, and that its nuclear programme poses a menace to worldwide safety.
Tehran has all the time maintained that its nuclear programme is for civilian use, and says it is able to climate the storm.
So, is there nonetheless room for diplomacy?
Presenter: Nick Clark
Company:
Ellie Geranmayeh – senior coverage fellow on the European Council on International Relations, and a specialist in Europe-Iran relations
Mark Fitzpatrick – former US diplomat, and affiliate fellow on the Worldwide Institute for Strategic Research
Marzie Khalilian – Iranian political analyst and researcher at Carleton College, specializing in US-Center East relations.
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