UN Sweeping Sanctions on Iran after Failed Nuclear TalksKanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay WalkerModern Tokyo TimesIran has strongly condemned the sweeping sanctions recently imposed by the United Nations, framing the move as a politically motivated escalation aimed at further isolating the Islamic Republic on the global stage. The sanctions, which target key sectors of Iran’s already fragile economy, come in the wake of a series of Israeli airstrikes that severely damaged critical components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and resulted in the assassination of several high-ranking nuclear scientists. Western officials reiterated that the sanctions are designed as a non-military measure aimed at deterring further nuclear proliferation, not provoking conflict. However, in Tehran, the sanctions are being interpreted through a very different lens. Modern Tokyo News is part of the Modern Tokyo Times grouphttp://moderntokyotimes.com Modern Tokyo Times – International News and Japan Newshttp://sawakoart.com – Sawako Utsumi and her website – Modern Tokyo Times artisthttps://moderntokyonews.com Modern Tokyo News – Tokyo News and International NewsPLEASE JOIN ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MTT_News Modern Tokyo TimesPLEASE JOIN ON FACEBOOKhttp://facebook.com/moderntokyotimes