Iran has declared September 9th (October 9th) as the National Day of "Complete Hope from the United States and the West," signaling a shift towards economic transformation by relying on internal capacities and deepening ties with Eastern, neighboring, and friendly countries, according to a post on X from user @zanganeh_ir on September 9th. This declaration follows the recent reinstatement of United Nations snapback sanctions against Iran, which effectively ended the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The user's post, shared within the reporting window of September 28th, 2025, 12:36:50 AM to 1:06:47 AM UTC, explicitly links the declaration to the #Snap_Bak hashtag, indicating a response to the renewed international pressure. The statement suggests a strategic pivot in Iran's economic policy, moving away from Western engagement and towards regional and Eastern partnerships. Analysis published by Al-Monitor suggests that the snapback sanctions have sent Western powers back to the drawing board regarding Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, a post on X by user @gbrew24 recalled a "return to maximum pressure" memo from February that outlined the return of UN sanctions as a policy objective. These developments underscore the complex geopolitical and economic landscape following the UN Security Council's decision to reinstate sanctions, which include arms embargoes, missile restrictions, travel bans, and asset freezes.
