A senior E3 diplomat confirmed the snapback of UN sanctions against Iran, stating "Talks failed and snapback happening," as reported on September 25th, 2025, at 7:00 PM UTC. This announcement follows Iran's communication to the UK regarding diplomatic efforts to maintain open communication, which ultimately did not prevent the E3 (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) from initiating the snapback, aligning with the US "maximum pressure" policy. Iran's Foreign Minister indicated that those who initiated and supported the snapback would face its consequences. This confirmation of sanctions snapback occurs as Israeli forces continued strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen throughout the reporting window of September 25th, 2025, 7:08 PM to 7:38 PM UTC. These operations, involving dozens of aircraft, have targeted over 65 arms and intelligence guidance military sites, including command centers, war materiel depots, and facilities used for planning attacks against Israel, such as the Political Security Organization headquarters in Sanaa. These actions are a response to Houthi aggression, including a drone attack in Eilat. In related developments, plans are underway for thousands to gather in Dahieh on September 27th to commemorate the anniversary of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah's martyrdom. A report from the site indicates that the US-imposed Lebanese government is reportedly censoring these commemorations and has blocked an Iranian delegation from attending. Previously, China and Russia had urged the UN Security Council to vote on Friday regarding an extension of Iran's sanctions relief, which was set to be reimposed on Saturday night without Council action. This effort was characterized as a "last-ditch effort" to avert the automatic reimposition of sanctions. Separately, a senior officer involved in a major operation in Qatar admitted to a failure in an interview with i24NEWS, stating "We failed" in relation to an operation he claimed changed the Middle East.
