Iran (IMNA) - The letter, penned by the diplomatic missions of the three countries, affirmed the termination of the UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2231 regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear energy program. The envoys stated, “In accordance with operative paragraph 8 of Resolution 2231, all its provisions are terminated after 18 October 2025,” marking the end of the Security Council’s consideration of the Iranian nuclear issue.
Resolution 2231 had endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the historic 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and other parties, mandating the suspension of nuclear-related sanctions against the Islamic Republic upon ratification.
However, the United States withdrew from the deal in 2018 and reinstated its sanctions unilaterally and illegally. In 2020, Washington attempted, unsuccessfully, to trigger the JCPOA’s “snapback” mechanism, which would have restored all nuclear-related sanctions on Iran. European allies of the US subsequently yielded to American pressure, suspending their trade with Tehran and failing to reintegrate Washington into the deal.
Western claims have focused on alleged “diversion” of Iran’s nuclear activities, which have never been verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) despite its most intrusive inspections.
Earlier this year, the UK, France, and Germany (E3) attempted to activate the “snapback” mechanism, resulting in the restoration of sanctions late last month. The joint letter underscored that the E3 lacked legal standing to restore sanctions due to their own non-commitment to both the JCPOA and Resolution 2231, as well as failing to exhaust the procedures of the Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DRM).
The letter further stated that respecting the expiration of the resolution strengthens the authority of the Security Council and the credibility of multilateral diplomacy. The diplomats concluded by urging all parties to foster a conducive environment for ongoing diplomatic efforts.
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