Summary
The UK, France, and Germany have reinstated United Nations sanctions on Iran, urging the country to avoid increasing tensions and to engage in talks. Iran's president argued against the sanctions, calling them unfair and reiterated that the country does not aim to develop nuclear weapons. The sanctions came back after Iran expanded nuclear activities and limited cooperation with international inspectors following the U.S. withdrawal from a previous nuclear deal in 2016.
Key Facts
- The UK, France, and Germany reinstated UN sanctions on Iran due to its nuclear activities.
- These sanctions were originally lifted a decade ago as part of an international deal.
- Iran increased nuclear activities after the U.S. exited the deal in 2016.
- The three European countries expressed a preference for diplomacy but cited Iran’s lack of cooperation.
- The United Nations sanctions include economic and military restrictions.
- Iran is accused of not allowing inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Iran’s president insists that the country is not seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
- Iran is holding consultations with its ambassadors to the UK, France, and Germany.
