ALWAGHT- Tehran has reiterated its warning that the European signatories to the JCPOA have no legal right to trigger the snapback mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, emphasized Iran’s preference for a negotiated resolution regarding the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), which collapsed following the US withdrawal in 2018. Speaking in New York, he criticized any attempt by European signatories to invoke the deal’s snapback mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions, calling it “completely illegal” and lacking legal standing. He questioned the credibility of the European countries, arguing they had not upheld their own commitments since the US exit.
Gharibabadi stated that Iran has already warned the European parties of the consequences of triggering the snapback clause and plans to continue discussions during a meeting in Istanbul on July 25. He said Iran is working to find mutual solutions and has briefed numerous delegations, including the “Friends of the UN Charter” group, about the situation. He also accused the European trio of betraying diplomacy and making “desperate efforts” to revive sanctions.
Another key concern for Tehran, Gharibabadi noted, is US-Israeli hostility toward Iran. He criticized what he described as deceptive narratives presented by Israel at the UN Security Council, such as claims of self-defense and adherence to international law. He stressed the importance of exposing these tactics by sharing Iran’s perspective directly with international organizations and other nations to ensure a clearer understanding of the regional dynamics.
