Iran Threatens to Terminate Nuclear Deal if UN Sanctions are Reinstated

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Qaribabadi, has warned that Tehran will terminate the recent nuclear deal with the UN atomic agency if UN sanctions are reinstated or the snapback mechanism is activated. This comes after the UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution to permanently lift sanctions linked to Iran's nuclear program, with nine members opposing the measure. The failure of the resolution means that the UN sanctions against Iran will be re-imposed on September 28 if no agreement is reached. Qaribabadi emphasized Iran's commitment to diplomacy and warned that if the sanctions are reinstated, it would be a logical consequence for the accord concluded with the IAEA in Cairo to be "completely stopped".

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran has threatened to terminate the nuclear deal with the UN atomic agency if UN sanctions are reinstated or the snapback mechanism is activated.
  • The UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution to permanently lift sanctions linked to Iran's nuclear program, with nine members opposing the measure.
  • The failure of the resolution means that the UN sanctions against Iran will be re-imposed on September 28 if no agreement is reached.
  • Iran has emphasized its commitment to diplomacy, but warned that if the sanctions are reinstated, the accord with the IAEA will be terminated.
  • The UN Security Council has members from countries including China, Russia, Pakistan, and Algeria who back the resolution to lift sanctions, while countries like the US and the UK oppose it.
  • Iran has been cooperating with the European Troika and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in recent days.

Statistics:

  • 9 members of the UN Security Council opposed the draft resolution to permanently lift sanctions linked to Iran's nuclear program.
  • 3 countries (China, Russia, and Pakistan) and 2 others (Algeria)) backed the resolution to lift sanctions, while 7 others opposed it and 2 abstained.
  • The UN sanctions against Iran will be re-imposed on September 28 if no agreement is reached.
  • 15 countries have voted on the draft resolution so far.

Sources:

  • Fars News Agency ( no date provided)
  • United Nations Security Council (no date provided)
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (no date provided)