New Zealand Reimposes Sanctions on Tehran Due to Its Nuclear Program

SadaNews - New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters stated in a statement today (Friday) that his country will reimpose sanctions on Iran due to concerns over its non-compliance with nuclear obligations.

The statement mentioned that the reimposition of UN sanctions is a result of Iran's failure to comply with the terms of the internationally recognized Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was signed in 2015. The sanctions will take effect on October 18, according to the Reuters news agency.

This follows the reimposition of UN sanctions by Britain, France, and Germany, citing Iran's violation of its commitments, and after Australia accused Tehran in August of orchestrating two anti-Semitic attacks in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne, giving the Iranian ambassador a deadline of 7 days to leave the country.

The New Zealand statement noted that the sanctions impose a range of restrictions, including asset freezes, travel bans on sanctioned individuals, and prohibitions on the import and export of certain nuclear and military goods. The statement urged New Zealanders to exercise caution in dealings with Iran.

Peters said, "The reimposition of UN sanctions reflects the deep concerns of the international community regarding Iran's non-compliance with its nuclear obligations and the unjustified levels of uranium enrichment activities."

He added, "New Zealand has consistently supported diplomatic efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons from any source. We strongly urge Iran to re-engage in negotiations and resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency."

Peters stated that New Zealand will also implement a mandatory registration plan for citizens intending to engage with Iran, which will come into effect on February 1, 2026.