International Sanctions on Iran: Escalation, Relief, and Impact (2006–2016)

1. UNSC demands Iran suspend enrichment (Resolution 1696)

   Jul 31, 2006Labels: UN Security

   • UN Press
   • UNDOCS

2. UNSC imposes first nuclear-related sanctions (Resolution 1737)

   Dec 23, 2006Labels: UN Security

   • UN Press
   • UNDOCS

3. UNSC expands sanctions and bans Iranian arms exports (Resolution 1747)

   Mar 24, 2007Labels: UN Security

   • UNSC
   • UNDOCS

4. UNSC tightens financial and cargo measures (Resolution 1803)

   Mar 3, 2008Labels: UN Security

   • UN Press
   • UNDOCS

5. UNSC reaffirms sanctions without adding new measures (Resolution 1835)

   Sep 27, 2008Labels: UN Security

   • UNDOCS
   • USIP

6. UNSC adopts comprehensive new sanctions (Resolution 1929)

   Jun 9, 2010Labels: UN Security

   • UNDOCS
   • UNSC

7. United States enacts CISADA sanctions law

   Jul 1, 2010Labels: United States

   • Congress gov
   • US Law

8. EU adopts expanded Iran sanctions framework (Decision 2010/413/CFSP)

   Jul 26, 2010Labels: European Union

   • EUR Lex
   • UK Parl

9. EU decides on embargo of Iranian crude oil

   Jan 23, 2012Labels: European Union

   • EUR Lex
   • EU Council

10. EU oil embargo on Iran takes effect

    Jul 1, 2012Labels: European Union

    • EU Council
    • EUR Lex

11. Interim nuclear deal reached (Joint Plan of Action)

    Nov 24, 2013Labels: P5 1

    • Arms Control
    • Treasury

12. Interim deal implementation and limited sanctions relief begin

    Jan 20, 2014Labels: IAEA

    • Treasury
    • Arms Control

13. JCPOA concluded in Vienna

    Jul 14, 2015Labels: JCPOA

    • EEAS
    • UN Press

14. UNSC endorses JCPOA and sets sanctions transition (Resolution 2231)

    Jul 20, 2015Labels: UN Security

    • UN Press
    • UNDOCS

15. JCPOA Adoption Day triggers preparatory steps for relief

    Oct 18, 2015Labels: JCPOA

    • EU Council
    • EEAS

16. IAEA issues final assessment on past outstanding issues

    Dec 2, 2015Labels: IAEA

    • IAEA
    • IAEA Report

17. JCPOA Implementation Day: major sanctions relief begins

    Jan 16, 2016Labels: JCPOA

    • EU Council
    • EEAS