Iran Condemns EU Reintroduced UN Sanctions, Warns IAEA Fallout

Iran is bracing for the reintroduction of UN sanctions initiated by Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, which Tehran condemns as baseless, unlawful, and politically motivated. Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, have rejected the move as a violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and Security Council Resolution 2231, accusing the European trio of lacking legal and moral standing and manipulating the process for biased purposes. Iran warns that if the sanctions are not reversed, it may respond with measures such as ending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Many Iranians express a mix of determination and resilience in the face of sanctions, with some preferring war over allowing UN inspectors, reflecting hardliner views influenced by past conflicts with Israel. The European countries justify the sanctions by citing Iran's nuclear program developments, including uranium enrichment to levels considered a threat to international peace and security. Tehran, while denouncing the sanctions, remains open to constructive dialogue but underscores the serious consequences the escalation could have on international relations and the credibility of the UN Security Council.