Iran yesterday condemned as ‘unjustifiable’ the reinstatement of UN sanctions over its nuclear programme, after the collapse of talks with Western powers and Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear sites.
The measures, which bar dealings linked to the Islamic republic’s nuclear and ballistic missile activities, took effect after Western powers triggered the so-called ‘snapback’ mechanism under the 2015 nuclear accord.
“The reactivation of annulled resolutions is legally baseless and unjustifiable... all countries must refrain from recognising this illegal situation,” the Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will firmly defend its national rights and interests, and any action aimed at undermining the rights and interests of its people will face a firm and appropriate response,” it added.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urged UN Secretary General to prevent a revival of mechanisms to implement UN sanctions after they were reimposed on Tehran.
“We urge you to prevent any attempt to revive the sanctions mechanisms, including the Sanctions Committee and the Panel of Experts,” Araqchi wrote in a letter posted on X, adding that Tehran will not recognise any attempt to extend, revive or enforce UN sanctions.
Meanwhile, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed in a statement yesterday that the bloc would “now proceed to implement the re-imposition of all previously lifted UN and EU nuclear-related sanctions without delay”.
Israel hailed the UN’s move as a “major development”, citing what it called Tehran’s ongoing violations over the nuclear programme.
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