EasyWorldSeptember 28, 2025

Living with the Snapback: What the New U.N. Measures Mean for Iran

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Key Vocabulary

sanctions /ˈsæŋkʃənz/

Official actions that limit trade or finance with a country.

Example: Sanctions can make it hard for businesses to import goods.

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/

When prices for goods and services go up over time.

Example: High inflation means food costs more each month.

shortage /ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/

Not enough of something people need, like water or power.

Example: There is a shortage of clean water in some areas.

📖 Article

New U.N. sanctions will start on September 28, 2025. France, Germany and the United Kingdom triggered the snapback on August 28, 2025. The U.N. vote on September 19 did not stop the process. The snapback will restore arms embargoes, asset freezes and limits on uranium enrichment.

People in Iran already face high inflation and shortages of power and water. Prices have risen about 40 percent this year and many cities have blackouts and water cuts. The IAEA has had limited inspections since June. Many families plan to buy less.

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❓ Quiz

Q1. When will new U.N. sanctions start?

Q2. Who triggered the snapback?

Q3. What shortages do people in Iran already face?

💬 Discussion

Do you worry when you hear about high prices in another country? How does it make you feel?

Have you ever experienced a power cut where you live? What did you do?

What do you think about the idea of saving more food at home when prices rise?