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Iran Slams European Troika's Decision to Trigger Snapback Mechanism

Strategic Insights

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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has expressed deep concerns over the European troika's decision to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism, warning that it will have "significant adverse impacts on diplomacy" and will "severely" undermine the interaction between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Araqchi described the move as an "immoral, unjustified, and unlawful" folly, emphasizing that it will "turn them into a permanently spent force." The Iranian minister also censured the E3 for acting on behalf of the Israeli regime and the United States, and accused them of maliciously pursuing pressure on the Iranian people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Iranian Foreign Minister has cautioned that the European troika's decision to trigger the snapback mechanism will have "significant adverse impacts on diplomacy" and will "severely" undermine the interaction between Tehran and the IAEA.
  • Araqchi warned that the E3's move will "turn them into a permanently spent force" and will effectively reward the offender and punish the victim.
  • The Iranian minister accused the E3 of acting on behalf of the Israeli regime and the United States, and described their actions as an "immoral, unjustified, and unlawful" folly.
  • Iran has affirmed its full compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) while the US unilaterally withdrew in 2018 and re-imposed sanctions on Tehran.
  • The E3's decision to trigger the snapback mechanism will also compel an "appropriate response" from Iran, according to Araqchi.
  • The Iranian Foreign Minister urged the UN Security Council and the entire world to "step up and say to Europe, 'Enough!'" regarding their move.

Statistics:

  • 5 rounds of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US administration this year
  • 30 days before the restoration of previously terminated UN Security Council sanctions against Iran
  • 11 additional commitments made by the EU to preserve the nuclear agreement that were not fulfilled
  • 1 letter sent by Iranian Foreign Minister to European Union Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas, dismissing efforts to reinstate UN sanctions
  • 1 letter sent by Araqchi to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and all Security Council members, reaffirming Iran's readiness to resume fair and balanced diplomatic negotiations

Sources:

  • Fars News Agency ( [ Syntax Error: Invalid or missing closing ](). )
  • UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015)
  • Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
  • Fars News Agency, October 2023, citing an Iranian diplomat.

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