Iran announced it is no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear program, marking the official expiration of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. The agreement, which had imposed limits on Iran's uranium enrichment and allowed for international oversight in exchange for sanctions relief, unraveled after the United States withdrew and reimposed sanctions in 2018. Recent moves by Britain, France, and Germany to reinstate United Nations sanctions further rendered the accord defunct.

Iran's foreign ministry stated that all provisions and restrictions of the deal are now terminated, though it reiterated a commitment to diplomacy. Western countries have raised concerns about Iran's nuclear activities and lack of cooperation with international inspectors, while Iran maintains it does not seek nuclear weapons. The collapse of the deal comes amid heightened tensions in the region, including recent military confrontations with Israel and stalled negotiations with the United States.