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“Snapback” Mechanism: A Final Deterrent or Gateway to Escalation with Iran?
Prepared by/ Dina Ehab Research Assistant in the Middle East Affairs Unit Amid escalating regional and international tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear file, the “snapback” mechanism—formally known as the automatic reimposition of UN sanctions—has re-emerged at the forefront of political and diplomatic discourse, following mounting European threats against Tehran. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, French Foreign […]