Summary
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, criticized Britain, France, and Germany for supporting the United States' approach to Iran's nuclear program. He warned that triggering a process to reinstate United Nations sanctions could harm Europe’s position in global affairs. Araghchi emphasized Iran's willingness to discuss a lasting nuclear agreement if sanctions are lifted.
Key Facts
- Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, accused Britain, France, and Germany of aligning with the U.S. on Iran's nuclear program.
- The European countries triggered a process to reinstate UN sanctions, citing violations of the 2015 nuclear agreement.
- Araghchi argued that these actions lack legal standing and will damage Europe’s global reputation.
- The U.S. had already left the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
- European powers pledged to protect trade with Iran after the U.S. reimposed sanctions in 2018, but these promises were not fulfilled.
- Araghchi expressed Iran’s readiness for dialogue to reach a new agreement while warning of potential regional instability.
- The snapback mechanism in the JCPOA allows any party to the agreement to restore sanctions under certain conditions.
