The new resolution comes amid widespread unrest in Iran, where massive nationwide protests triggered by economic hardship and a severe government crackdown have shaken cities across the country.

France, Britain and Germany on Thursday triggered a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with commitments over its nuclear programme it agreed to a decade ago.

The foreign ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom said Iran was in clear violation of obligations curbing its nuclear programme — Fabrice COFFRINI France, Britain and Germany on Thursday ...

The flag of Iran waves in front of the International Center building with the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, in Vienna, Austria, on May 24, 2021. (Florian Schroetter/AP) ...

The three ministers said Iran was in clear violation of obligations curbing its nuclear programme - Copyright AFP Arif ALI The three ministers said Iran was in clear ...