Iran Slams European Trio's Attempt to Reinstated Sanctions, Citing International Support

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has highlighted five key documents issued by independent nations that refute the European trio's (E3) attempt to reinstated previously lifted sanctions under UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The Iranian diplomat emphasized that the move is invalid and illegal, citing international support from non-Western powers and a large number of independent states. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), comprising 121 member states, reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and the timeline set by Resolution 2231, emphasizing that all provisions must expire on October 18, 2025. The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, backed by all 18 member states, praised Iran's continued commitment to dialogue and condemned the European snapback attempt as legally and procedurally baseless.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), comprising 121 member states, reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and the timeline set by Resolution 2231, emphasizing that all provisions must expire on October 18, 2025.
  • The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, backed by 18 member states, praised Iran's continued commitment to dialogue and condemned the European snapback attempt as legally and procedurally baseless.
  • The Group's member states declared October 18 as the deadline for the termination of Resolution 2231, in accordance with the resolution's own provisions.
  • The permanent representatives of Iran, Russia, and China to the UN submitted a joint letter rejecting the legal validity of the snapback declaration, arguing that the European states lack standing to invoke the mechanism due to their own non-compliance.
  • The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that all provisions of Resolution 2231 and prior resolutions will expire on October 18, 2025.

Statistics:

  • 121 member states, comprising the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and the timeline set by Resolution 2231.
  • 18 member states, comprising the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, backed Iran's continued commitment to dialogue.
  • October 18, 2025, marked the expiration date of Resolution 2231 and prior resolutions.
  • The European trio (E3), comprising Britain, France, and Germany, initiated an attempt to reinstate previously lifted sanctions.
  • The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter comprises 18 member states.

Sources:

  • Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi's post on X account.
  • Final statement of the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 15–16.
  • Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter declaration.
  • Joint letter from the permanent representatives of Iran, Russia, and China to the UN.
  • Official letter from the Iranian foreign minister to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council President.