Focus on Iran: How the snapback mechanism is driving divisions in the regime

The UN sanctions against Iran will come back into force at the end of the month unless the members of the Security Council agree on a further extension of the easing measures. This is leading to power struggles between hardliners and reformers in Tehran. Our Focus on Iran is published in cooperation with the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG).

Last updated: 23. September 2025