2016 ⟶ UN Lifts Sanctions on Iran Following Nuclear Program Dismantling

The United Nations lifts sanctions from Iran in recognition ...
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🤝 Iran Nuclear Deal Signed

July 14: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement reached, setting limits to Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.⟶
Iran Nuclear Deal Signed (2015)
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🔓 UN Lifts Sanctions on Iran Following Nuclear Program Dismantling

The United Nations lifts sanctions from Iran in recognition of the dismantling of its nuclear program.⟶
UN Lifts Sanctions on Iran Following Nuclear Program Dismantling (2016)
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💰 Trump Administration Reinstates Sanctions on Iran

The Trump administration reimposes sanctions against Iran.⟶
Trump Administration Reinstates Sanctions on Iran (2018)
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☢️ Permanent UN Security Council Members Affirm Nuclear War Cannot Be Won

January 4: China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US—all five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—issue a rare joint statement affirming that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought."⟶
Permanent UN Security Council Members Affirm Nuclear War Cannot Be Won (2022)
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