Why it matters:
After years of sanctions and complex diplomacy under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action( JCPOA), Iran warns that European threats to trigger snapback sanctions undermine trust and risk destabilizing ongoing negotiations.
What he’s saying:
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghai called European snapback threats illegal and counterproductive. He stressed Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful, and European partners must prove reliability before expecting further concessions. Baghai also criticized German leadership for failing to condemn Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities.
Upcoming talks:
Iran is scheduled to continue diplomatic negotiations with European partners in Geneva and Istanbul, aiming to resolve outstanding issues under the JCPOA framework.
Key points:
- Tehran reserves the right to adjust commitments if partners fail to uphold obligations, citing the U.S. withdrawal in 2018.
- Iran maintains diplomatic engagement with Europe through Geneva and Istanbul despite regional attacks.
- Baghai rejected reverting enrichment levels, emphasizing Iran’s sovereign rights under the NPT and JCPOA.
Bottom line:
Trust must be reciprocal. Iran warns that failure to respect obligations could return the situation to pre-2006 tensions, complicating nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.
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