SAEDNEWS: Despite Western claims that the activation of the snapback mechanism would drastically cut Iran’s oil exports, evidence shows that such measures cannot surpass the restrictions already imposed by the US sanctions.
As Western media hype the UN snapback mechanism as a major threat to Iran’s oil exports, the reality tells a different story: the move is largely psychological warfare.
On Friday, the UN Security Council voted on extending sanctions relief for Iran before the 30-day snapback deadline. The vote failed—nine members opposed, four supported, and two abstained—effectively approving the reinstatement of UN sanctions. Yet experts argue the impact on Iran’s oil is minimal, as the real restrictions have long been unilateral US sanctions, not UN measures.
Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, confirmed that exports are stable, with sales actually increasing by 21,000 barrels per day in the first four months of this year. Analysts note that the Western push is mostly symbolic, aimed at boosting media narratives and exerting psychological pressure on Tehran rather than halting oil trade.
In short, despite headlines and political posturing, Iran’s oil market remains resilient, and the snapback saga appears more about perception than actual disruption.
