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Iran Slams European Troika's Attempt to Reinstate Sanctions, Citing Legality Concerns

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The Iranian government has issued a strong rebuke of the European Troika, comprising France, Germany, and Britain, for their recent attempt to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran. The action, taken through a special communique published on October 16, 2025, by the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, has criticized the United States for its unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, as well as the E3 for failing to uphold their commitments. The statement reaffirms Iran's support for the 2015 nuclear deal and emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and Security Council resolution 2231 (2015).

Key Takeaways:

  • The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter has issued a statement criticizing the European Troika (France, Germany, and Britain) for their attempt to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran, citing the action as "legally and procedurally flawed."
  • The statement reaffirms Iran's commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal and criticizes the United States for its unilateral withdrawal from the agreement.
  • The E3 is accused of failing to uphold their commitments under the JCPOA and Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), and of ignoring the root causes of the current situation surrounding the JCPOA.
  • The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter notes that the E3's invocation of the "snapback" mechanism is invalid due to the E3's failure to complete the step envisaged under the Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DRM).
  • The statement emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), which Tehran claims are being undermined by the E3's actions.
  • The message reaffirms the commitment of the Islamic Republic of Iran to dialogue, diplomacy, and good-faith implementation of its commitments under the JCPOA.

Statistics:

  • The US withdrew from the JCPOA in May 2018.
  • The E3 invoked the "snapback" mechanism on August 28, 2025.
  • Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) remains in effect until October 18, 2025.
  • The provisions of resolution 2231 (2015) will be terminated on October 18, 2025, in accordance with its operative paragraph 8.

Sources:

  • IRNA, official news agency of Iran.
  • Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, special communique published on October 16, 2025.

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