The U.S. secretary of state said that it is important to “pressure Iran’s leaders to do what is right for their nation and best for the safety of the world.” The United Nations reimposed “snapback” sanctions on the Iranian regime at 8 p.m. on Saturday night due to the latter’s “significant non-performance” of its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state stated.
“The world will not acquiesce to threats and half measures, and Tehran will be held to account,” the secretary said.Scott Bessent, the U.S. treasury secretary, stated that “Iran’s nuclear program poses a threat to our peace and prosperity.”
“President Trump gave Tehran every opportunity to reach a deal, yet they remain unserious,” Bessent said. “The decision by the U.N. Security Council to snapback sanctions against Iran is proof that the world will not kneel to Tehran’s threats.” (Read More)
