Following the completion of United Nations snapback sanctions against Iran, Secretary Rubio stated that a deal remains the best outcome for the Iranian people and the world, emphasizing Iran's need to accept direct talks held in good faith. The statement was made shortly after the sanctions went into effect, as of 12:06 AM UTC on September 28th, 2025. Rubio's remarks, shared via X on September 28th, 2025, at approximately 12:00 AM UTC, stressed that for a deal to materialize, Iran must engage in direct talks without stalling or obfuscation. This call for negotiation comes after the UN Security Council's snapback sanctions were reinstated, effectively ending the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), according to previous reports from September 27th, 2025. Previous reports indicated that United Nations snapback sanctions against Iran were completed by 8:00 PM EST on September 27th, 2025, restoring international arms embargoes, missile restrictions, travel bans, and asset freezes. The US stance of zero enrichment in Iran is once again backed by a UN Security Council Resolution. The implementation and enforcement of these provisions are now the immediate tasks ahead. Iranian officials had previously stated that three European countries had lost their authority to invoke a "fundamental breach" regarding JCPOA obligations, citing a lack of consensus on reimposing sanctions after a divided Security Council vote on September 26th, 2025. This statement was made by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the reporting window of September 27th, 2025, 9:38:14 PM to 10:06:34 PM UTC.
