US EditionTensions Rise as Europe Considers Snapback Sanctions on Iran
- On May 12, 2025, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned the United Kingdom, France, and Germany against activating a U.N. Procedure that would restore sanctions on Tehran in Europe.
- The snapback mechanism, created under the 2015 nuclear deal, allows reinstating sanctions if Iran breaches its commitments, with reports differing on its use as confrontation.
- The E3 countries have worsened relations by imposing new sanctions over Iran's missile programs, detainees, and support for Russia, while Iran increased uranium enrichment to 60%.
- Araghchi warned that misusing the 'snapback' process would not only jeopardize Europe's participation in the agreement but could also trigger a dangerous rise in tensions with potentially lasting effects.
- If the E3 triggers snapback before the October 18 deadline, it could cause an irreversible escalation, while Iran and the U.S. Continue nuclear talks without European involvement.
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Iran issues stark warning to Britain as chief threatens 'irreversible consequences' over sanctions
Iran issues stark warning to Britain as chief threatens 'irreversible consequences' over sanctions - Iran's foreign minister has issued a stark warning to Britain, France and Germany that reimposing sanctions on Tehran could lead to an "irreversible escalation" of tensions
Iran warns Europeans against reimposing curbs
Iran's foreign minister warned Britain, France and Germany on Monday that a decision to trigger a UN mechanism reimposing sanctions on Tehran could lead to an irreversible escalation of tensions. Under the terms of a U.N. resolution ratifying a 2015 nuclear pact, the three European powers could reimpose United Nations sanctions against Tehran before October 18, known in diplomatic circles as the "snapback mechanism". "Iran has made its position …
Iran Warns Europeans That Reimposing Sanctions Could Have Irreversible Consequences
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference following a meeting with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. Photo: Tatyana Makeyeva/Pool via REUTERS Iran‘s foreign minister warned Britain, France, and Germany on Monday that a decision to trigger a UN mechanism reimposing sanctions on Tehran could lead to an irreversible escalation of tensions. Under the terms of a UN resolution ratifying a…
Iran warns Europeans that reimposing sanctions could have irreversible consequences
PARIS - Iran's foreign minister warned Britain, France and Germany on Monday that a decision to trigger a U.N. mechanism reimposing sanctions on Tehran could lead to an irreversible escalation of tensions. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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