International Sanctions Against The Islamic Republic Of Iran From The Perspective Of International Law With Emphasis On Nuclear Issues

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to examine international sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran from the perspective of international law, with an emphasis on nuclear issues. The main research question: To what extent do international sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran comply with the rules and principles of international law, especially in the field of nuclear issues, and what impact have they had on Iran’s legal and political position in the international system? Research Methodology: This research is conducted in a descriptive-analytical manner using library and documentary sources. Data is extracted through content analysis of international documents, resolutions, treaties, and legal opinions and is examined using an international law approach. Then, using comparative analysis, the legitimacy and effectiveness of the sanctions are evaluated. Research Findings; International sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran began in 1979 and have gradually expanded and have affected the economic, commercial, and financial fields. The UN Charter allows sanctions only within certain limits, but the US sanctions against Iran have been largely political. Iran has been targeted for its peaceful nuclear activities, which are the exclusive right of states under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). There is legal disagreement about the legitimacy of these sanctions internationally.