U.N. Security Council Dismisses Iran Snapback

U.N. Security Council Dismisses Iran Snapback

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The US is pushing to restore all UN sanctions on Iran, despite opposition from 13 Council members. The US ambassador to the UN, Kelly Craft, stated that the US would proceed with its plans even without international support, accusing other countries of siding with terrorists. The Trump administration is firm in its stance, citing the truth guiding their actions. The US has started a 30-day countdown for the snapback under the 2015 nuclear deal, although other signatories argue that the US lost this right after withdrawing from the agreement in 2018.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of the President of the Council regarding the US push to restore UN sanctions on Iran?

The President is unable to take further actions on the snapback.

The President has not commented on the issue.

The President supports the US move.

The President is neutral on the matter.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Council members have expressed opposition to the US move?

10

13

15

20

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did US Ambassador Kelly Craft accuse other countries of?

Being neutral

Supporting Iran

Standing with terrorists

Supporting the US move

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Trump administration's stance on acting alone in the matter of UN sanctions on Iran?

They have no fear of standing alone.

They are waiting for more countries to join.

They are hesitant to act alone.

They prefer to have full international support.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do other signatories believe the US lost its right to initiate the snapback?

Because the US never signed the 2015 nuclear deal.

Because the US withdrew from the agreement in 2018.

Because the US has full support from the Council.

Because the US has already imposed its own sanctions.