Iran (IMNA) - Speaking after a UN Security Council meeting in New York, Iravani emphasized Iran’s commitment to diplomacy but stressed that it will never negotiate under threat or coercion. He accused the European countries of using the snapback to blackmail Iran and described their closed-door justification as politically motivated and unjustified.
Iravani highlighted that these European states had themselves failed to comply with their JCPOA commitments, and their invocation of the snapback mechanism is legally invalid and morally baseless. He recalled that while Iran was pursuing diplomacy, it faced attacks on its nuclear facilities supported and justified by the United States and these European nations, yet Iran remained open to fair negotiations.
The ambassador pointed out that other Security Council members, including China and Russia, have confirmed procedural errors and condemned the European move as flawed and politically charged. He stressed Iran’s actions have been gradual, proportional, and lawful, contrasting them with the Europe-led distortions that reward violators and punish victims.
Urging the Council to reject manipulation of Resolution 2231, Iravani reiterated Iran’s continued commitment to peaceful nuclear energy and international cooperation, but warned that any threat or coercion will be met with a firm and proportionate response. He concluded that Iran will not surrender to pressure tactics designed to impose solutions instead of resolving disputes.
The snapback dispute arises after the US withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018 and the European countries’ failure to uphold promised economic benefits, leading Iran to gradually reduce its commitments since 2019. The European Troika’s triggering of the snapback mechanism has further strained Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and heightened tensions at the UN Security Council.
Iran condemns the reimposition of sanctions and calls for implementation of Resolution 2231 according to its original terms without politicization. The country remains ready to engage constructively with parties committed to diplomacy, justice, and peace but maintains its rights firmly.
This development marks a critical point in the ongoing JCPOA crisis, spotlighting Europe’s gamble to enforce sanctions amid geopolitical deadlocks and Iran’s steadfast refusal to negotiate under duress.
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