Why it matters:
The EU warns that it will impose sanctions on Iran despite Iran's commitment to the internationally signed nuclear deal in 2015, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
What he is saying:
In a post on X, Ulyanov emphasized that the three European countries have no legal or moral grounds to initiate the snapback mechanism for reinstating sanctions against Iran.
He referred to a letter from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, explaining why the European nations lack the legitimacy to activate the mechanisms outlined in the JCPOA and UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
Key points:
- The European Troika's threats to activate the snapback mechanism are seen as a punitive measure contrary to the spirit of the 2015 nuclear agreement.
- Ulyanov's comments highlight the diminishing legitimacy of the so-called snapback mechanism following illegal attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities.
- The European countries have struggled to fulfill their JCPOA commitments over the past decade, raising questions about their credibility in the negotiations.
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