Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said in Tehran on Monday that France, Britain, and Germany (E3) have no legitimate authority to trigger the "snapback mechanism" under United Nations (UN) sanctions against Iran.
In response to ongoing pressure from E3 nations to invoke the snapback mechanism and reimpose UN sanctions, Baghaei noted that the most recent negotiations with the European nations focused on the nuclear issue and sanctions relief. He reiterated Iran's firm stance that the European parties lack the authority to activate the mechanism, warning that any misuse would only further complicate the nuclear issue.
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European countries lack authority to activate UN snapback sanctions: spokesman
European countries lack authority to activate UN snapback sanctions: spokesman
European countries lack authority to activate UN snapback sanctions: spokesman
European countries lack authority to activate UN snapback sanctions: spokesman
"The European parties have long attempted to exploit certain provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 as bargaining chips to pressure Iran. In essence, the European parties have no authority to use this tool to reimpose sanctions. We made this clear in the latest round of negotiations and prior discussions. If the three European countries misuse this issue, they will face an appropriate response from Iran," he said.
Regarding Iran-U.S. relations, Baghaei stressed that while Iran pursues actions that align with its national interests, it currently has no intention of engaging in negotiations with the United States.
Baghaei also highlighted that as a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Iran is entitled to its legal rights, and the country's position on the continuation of uranium enrichment is unequivocal.
Additionally, he noted that Iran is exploring ways to enhance cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with IAEA officials scheduled to visit Iran in the next two weeks.
European countries lack authority to activate UN snapback sanctions: spokesman
European countries lack authority to activate UN snapback sanctions: spokesman
European countries lack authority to activate UN snapback sanctions: spokesman
European countries lack authority to activate UN snapback sanctions: spokesman
