On August 20, 2020, the United States notified the UN Security Council that Iran was in “significant non-performance” of its JCPOA commitments and listed six major violations, triggering a 30-day countdown to the return of UN sanctions against Iran. 

Author: Anna Schaftel – JINSA Programs & Outreach Associate February 2023 Summary: Iran and Russia further increased cooperation to evade Western sanctions and support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protests in Iran largely “dwindled,” although sporadic protests continued to break out…

Author: Anna Schaftel – JINSA Programs & Outreach Associate January 2023 Summary: Russia and Iran further deepened ties by linking banking systems and exploring cooperation in energy and transportation. Biden administration officials insisted Iran nuclear talks were “not on the…