US seeks to trigger UN ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran
22 August 2020 |
3:36 pm
The US aims to activate a "snapback" mechanism in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that would restore international sanctions on Iran. The move escalates a dispute between the US and other members of the UN security council.
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