SYDNEY, October 17. /TASS/. New Zealand announced the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran. This was reported in a statement by the country's Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
The document released by New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that “the re-imposition of sanctions reflects the international community's deep concern over Iran's failure to comply with its uranium enrichment obligations.” “New Zealand has always supported diplomatic non-proliferation efforts and we call on Iran to resume full negotiations and cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency,” Peters said.
The minister also said the sanctions, which include financial restrictions and a ban on entry into New Zealand, will take effect on October 18. “They include a number of restrictions, such as asset freezes and travel bans for sanctioned individuals, as well as a ban on the import and export of certain nuclear and military goods. New Zealand citizens wishing to do business with Iran will have to register compulsorily with the government from February 1, 2026,” he said.
Sanctions against Iran
On September 26, the United Nations Security Council rejected a draft resolution proposed by Russia and China that would have extended Resolution 2231, adopted in support of the Iran nuclear deal, for six months. On September 28, the Security Council's sanctions against Iran took effect.
From October 18, under the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran's nuclear program, Western countries will be able to activate the mechanism to automatically restore UN Security Council sanctions against Tehran. Iran said that in this case it would withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, although the development of nuclear weapons in the country is officially banned.
