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Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Diplomacy, Rebukes European Trio's Attempt to Invoke "Snapback" Mechanism

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reiterated Tehran's commitment to diplomacy in a series of phone calls with his French, British, German counterparts and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Friday. Araghchi stressed that the European trio and the EU lack both the legal and moral authority to invoke the "snapback" mechanism, emphasizing the Islamic Republic's positions regarding the snapback mechanism. Meanwhile, the three European countries and the EU reasserted their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution, with talks scheduled to continue next Tuesday at the level of deputy foreign ministers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to diplomacy, emphasizing the Islamic Republic's willingness to pursue any diplomatic solution that safeguards the rights and interests of the Iranian people.
  • Araghchi outlined the Iranian positions regarding the snapback mechanism, stressing that the European trio and the EU lack both the legal and moral authority to invoke it, which could lead to potential consequences.
  • The European trio and the EU, including foreign ministers from France, Britain, and Germany, reiterated their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution, with debates focused around extending UN Security Council Resolution 2231 to allow for more time for diplomacy.
  • Araghchi stated that decisions regarding the extension of Resolution 2231 fundamentally fall under the purview of the UN Security Council, and Iran will not interfere in the process, but will consult with its allies regarding the implications of such measures and the way forward.
  • The Iranian Foreign Minister also cautioned that the European stance, suggesting a short-term extension of some provisions tied to the resolution in exchange for resuming direct negotiations with Washington, is a miscalculation that could force Tehran into difficult decisions.

Statistics:

  • August 8: The European trio – France, Britain, and Germany – submitted a letter to the UN Security Council outlining their position on the "snapback" mechanism and proposals regarding the future of Resolution 2231.
  • Next Tuesday: The Iranian dialogue with the European countries and the EU is set to continue at the level of deputy foreign ministers to pursue a diplomatic solution.

Sources:

  • TehranTimes (2022) - https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/435604/ihran-foreign-minister-issues-last-response-to-eu-proposals.
  • TehranTimes (2022) - Tehran’s top diplomat: US conditions for talks not met.

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