Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the move by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to trigger the UN snapback mechanism, saying it reduces the likelihood of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog and will prompt a response from Tehran.
“As I have made abundantly clear, the E3’s decision will have significant adverse impacts on diplomacy. It will severely undermine the ongoing dialogue between Iran and the IAEA. It will also compel an appropriate response,” Araghchi posted on X on Friday.
Araghchi added that since the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as JCPOA, Europe has failed to meet its obligations under the agreement.
“The reality is that we are at a point where the West cannot even guarantee that it will cease further unlawful military strikes on my people while negotiations are held,” Araghchi said.