Iran has no plans to hold talks on nuclear issue with France, Britain and Germany following their move to trigger the "snapback" mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.
The European trio, in coordination with Washington, invoked the snapback mechanism in August after the UN Security Council failed to extend sanctions relief in September.
Iran had held several rounds of talks with the three countries since September last year, mainly focused on its nuclear program and sanctions relief.
"We will not hesitate to take all necessary diplomatic and other measures to demonstrate Iran's legitimacy and persuade the international community not to accept the consequences and repercussions of this illegal action," Baghaei told a weekly press briefing in Tehran.
"At this stage, our focus is on considering the impacts and consequences of the actions of the three European powers and the United States. Of course, diplomacy will continue, such as continuous engagement and consultation," said the spokesman.
He said Iran would decide on diplomacy "whenever the government feels it can be fruitful," stressing that any negotiations must serve the country's national interests.
Iran will never beg for negotiations, Baghaei said, adding that talks were a two-way process that must protect national interests, security, and dignity.
Iran rules out talks with European powers on nuclear issue
Iran rules out talks with European powers on nuclear issue
The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the Ninth Special Olympic Games will conclude on Monday, with a full-dress rehearsal for the closing ceremony held Saturday night at Shenzhen Sports Center.
Lasting approximately 45 minutes, the rehearsal seamlessly integrated artistic performances with core ceremonial elements, including the entrance of sports delegations, flag reception, flag raising, and the singing of national anthem.
The ceremony aims to highlight themes of inclusion and unity, underlining the spirit of perseverance, solidarity, and determination. Messages of harmony between disabled and non-disabled individuals, shared values across the Greater Bay Area, and collective progress were central to the evening's presentation.
A total of 600 performers are participating in the closing ceremony, including about 130 persons with disabilities. Organizers worked to ensure a supportive environment by pairing each visually impaired performer with a non-disabled guide to assist during rehearsals and performances.
Behind the scenes, thoughtful design turns inclusiveness into action. Though visitors will see a simple, elegant stage, hidden modifications make it fully accessible. Traditional stairs have been replaced with ramps on both sides of the stage to accommodate wheelchair users and all performers, and anti-slip carpets have been laid throughout to ensure safety, especially for performers with mobility challenges.
Technical teams are also fine-tuning every detail, including stage visuals and lighting effects.
A total of 7,824 athletes from 34 delegations registered for this year's Games, held for the first time jointly across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao in the Greater Bay Area. The competition includes 1,876 events in 46 sports, with six winter sports already concluded. Highlights also include 131 events in 11 mass-participation sports and 599 events in nine Special Olympics sports.
Under the slogan "Passionate National Games, Vibrant Greater Bay Area," the Games are also being used to promote innovation in assistive technologies. A range of advanced products will be put into use during competition, helping move technologies from laboratories into real-world testing and market application.
Full-dress rehearsal for National Para Games' closing ceremony held in Shenzhen
