The EU explains why the US cannot initiate sanctions against Iran

The diplomat recalled that the United States unilaterally left the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 

"Consequently, they cannot be considered a party to the JCPOA and cannot initiate the process of restoring UN sanctions in accordance with Security Council Resolution 2231. In this regard, the obligations to lift sanctions in accordance with the JCPOA continue to apply," Borrell said in a statement.

Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that UN sanctions against Iran are coming into force, despite the fact that the organization does not agree with this.

He noted that the US will take action against "violators" of these sanctions.

After that, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that the UN Security Council did not take any action that would lead to the renewal of the previous sanctions against Iran, and the US “continues to mislead” the international community.