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A explainer piece outlines the extensive array of international sanctions Iran has faced since the 1979 revolution, covering restrictions related to its nuclear program, missile development, human rights record, and support for regional proxy groups. The report catalogs measures imposed by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations over decades. The review comes as Iran continues to grapple with the economic fallout of its recent war with Israel and the United States, with sanctions remaining a central lever in international efforts to pressure Tehran on multiple fronts.