Iran Warns Response if UN Nuclear Sanctions Reimposed

Iran has warned it will respond firmly to any reimposition of United Nations sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal's 'snapback mechanism,' though it has not specified the nature of its retaliation. This warning follows statements from European powers considering restoring sanctions if a new nuclear agreement is not reached to safeguard European security interests. Iranian officials, including Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, argue that the snapback threat lacks legal and political basis and accuse European parties of violating their obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The 2015 JCPOA, signed by major powers including the U.S., lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for nuclear program limitations but allows any party to trigger sanctions if Iran fails to meet commitments. While Western countries accuse Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, Tehran denies these allegations and pushes for renewed talks, though no meetings have yet been scheduled between Iranian and U.S. negotiators. The recent conflict between Iran and Israel may prompt a strategic recalibration in Iran's diplomacy and its approach to sanctions and nuclear negotiations.