A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 81

119th Congress

A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 13, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Pete Ricketts

R - NE

Cosponsors

19

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution urges the UK, France, and Germany (E3) to invoke the snapback of UN sanctions against Iran under Security Council Resolution 2231 before the option expires October 18, 2025. It condemns Irans violations of nuclear commitments, recognizes the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, and reaffirms the U.S. right to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S982)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution urges the UK, France, and Germany (E3) to invoke the snapback of UN sanctions against Iran under Security Council Resolution 2231 before the option expires October 18, 2025. It condemns Irans violations of nuclear commitments, recognizes the threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, and reaffirms the U.S. right to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>The resolution urges the E3 (the United Kingdom, France, and Germany) to invoke the snapback of United Nations (UN) sanctions against Iran under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 before the option expires on October 18, 2025. </p><p>This resolution also (1) recognizes that Iran's possession of a nuclear weapon would threaten U.S. and global security, (2) condemns Iran's repeated violations of certain international commitments related to nuclear weapons, and (3) reaffirms that the United States maintains the right to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Urges E3 to invoke UN sanctions snapback against Iran
Snapback option expires October 18, 2025
Condemns Irans nuclear commitment violations
Recognizes threat of Iranian nuclear weapons
Reaffirms U.S. right to prevent nuclear Iran
Calls for action before deadline passes

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution addresses a critical deadline in international efforts to prevent Iranian nuclear weapons. The snapback mechanism allows restoration of UN sanctions without Security Council vote, but expires in October 2025. Congressional pressure may encourage European allies to take action. However, as a non-binding resolution, it expresses Senate sentiment but does not compel action by foreign governments or the executive branch. The resolution signals bipartisan concern about Irans nuclear program.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

81, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-81