Iran Urges UNSC to Support Diplomacy, Stop EU3’s Snapback Push – Politics news

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Friday held separate telephone conversations with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon, and Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Timothy Musa Kabba, whose countries currently serve as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.

The talks covered bilateral relations, regional and international developments, and in particular the recent move by the three European countries —the UK, France, and Germany- at the Security Council.

Araqchi criticized the EU3’s attempt to revive the annulled UN Security Council resolutions against Iran by triggering the snapback mechanism of the JCPOA, denouncing it as unjustified, unlawful, and irresponsible.

Stressing Iran’s continued adherence to the path of diplomacy, he reiterated that Tehran is serious and steadfast in defending its legitimate rights.

Araqchi also underscored the need for diplomatic solutions to address differences over Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, calling on the Security Council to support diplomacy, reject illegal measures, and prevent further escalation.

For their part, the foreign ministers of Greece, Slovenia, and Sierra Leone voiced support for diplomatic solutions as the only viable approach to resolving international disputes, emphasizing the necessity of continuing dialogue and diplomacy.

In a sharp escalation, the European troika of the UK, France, and Germany (EU3) has submitted a formal letter to the UN Security Council to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism, aiming to reinstate international sanctions on Iran. This represents the most serious action taken by the three European states against Tehran since the US withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in 2018.

Iran has strongly rejected the move as unlawful and politically driven, arguing that the Europeans lack any grounds to invoke snapback after failing to meet their own obligations under the nuclear deal.

Officials in Tehran have warned that such a measure would prompt a firm reciprocal reaction, disrupt cooperation with the IAEA, and deal a heavy blow to the credibility of the Security Council.