Parliament debates withdrawing from the nonproliferation treaty as currency plummets.

The UN reimposed sanctions on Iran Sunday through a “snapback” mechanism, freezing assets, halting arms deals, and penalizing ballistic missile development. Iran’s parliament met in closed session to discuss responses, including potentially withdrawing from the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, though lawmakers said this wouldn’t mean pursuing a nuclear weapon. The rial fell to a record low of 1.1 million per dollar, driving up food prices and intensifying economic pressures on Iranians. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said diplomacy remains possible if Iran accepts direct talks.

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