Iran defeating sanctions for decades since Islamic Revolution victory

After the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran became one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world, subject to multiple layers of international sanctions imposed by the United Nations, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

These sanctions differ in scope and false accusations that range from nuclear proliferation concerns to human rights abuses and support for resistance groups, and have been in place in various forms for many years and, in some instances, decades.

The United Nations sanctions were originally imposed between 2006 and 2015 over Iran's nuclear program, including multiple UNSC resolutions. Those sanctions were largely lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, JCPOA.

• Defeating Western and US sanctions for decades
  

  Defeating Western and US sanctions for decades

  Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran became one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world, facing multiple layers of international sanctions imposed by the United Nations, the US, the European Union, the UK, and other countries.

In 2025, the 'snapback mechanism' was triggered by the UK, France and Germany, leading to the automatic re-imposition of those UN sanctions, including an arms embargo, a ban on nuclear-related technology and materials; asset freezes, travel bans, and, financial restrictions.

One of the fruits of the Islamic Revolution of Iran was the resistance economy, aimed at making the country less vulnerable to sanctions.

• Economic revival in Iran after Islamic Revolution
  

  Economic revival in Iran after Islamic Revolution

  Iran has potential capacities in the sectors of industry, agriculture and technology that can help increase economic growth and improve the country

Diversification away from oil was a key pillar with a push toward manufacturing, agriculture, knowledge-based industries and regional trade.

Statistics clearly show the advancements of the Islamic Republic of Iran mainly as a consequence of the illegal US and Western sanctions,

In all six criteria examined, the statistics of the Islamic Republic are far better than the Pahlavi regime era, from GDP growth to the poverty rate, the literacy rate, share of oil in the country's income, and. life expectancy.

• Shanghai Cooperation Organization members accept Iran
  

  Permanent Shanghai Cooperation Organization members accept Iran

  Iran’s endeavor to gain full status as a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has been approved after about 15 years by the organization

Iran's industries, when it comes to raw materials, have seen a massive jump in areas like steel, cement, aluminum, copper and electricity.

When it comes to energy, Iran provides its people with the lowest priced electricity in the world. It even exports electricity to neighbors that face electric shortages, like Iraq, whose power infrastructure has been devastated due to the US bombardment of the country.

The past months have been very special for the Islamic Republic when it comes to its military advancement, since there have been many breakthroughs thanks to the use of AI by the military.

• Iran leads Islamic world in electric vehicle motor technology
  

  Iran leads Islamic world in electric vehicle motor technology

  The Islamic World Science and Technology Monitoring and Citation Institute (ISC) has announced that the Republic of Iran now holds the top position among Islamic nations for scientific production in electric vehicle (EV) motor technology.

What is remarkable about this, compared to the Shah's regime, is that almost everything is domestically manufactured, since the Islamic Republic is under the harshest US and Western sanctions,

Finally, the biggest prize of the Islamic Revolution, ranking highest perhaps among all of the other assets of the Islamic Republic, is the manpower and talent it possesses.

The record number of citizens with university degrees has propelled the Islamic Republic into different industries, as reflected in the global rankings, especially when it comes to Iran's national pride; its civilian nuclear industry.

• Iran’s nuclear scientists develop radiopharmaceutical that detects Alzheimer’s decades early
  

  Iran’s nuclear scientists develop radiopharmaceutical that detects Alzheimer’s decades early

  Iranian nuclear scientists have successfully developed a radiopharmaceutical that can detect Alzheimer’s up to 20 years before any symptoms appear.

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