TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut warns that by activating the so-called “snapback mechanism” to restore UN sanctions, it marks the end of Iran’s involvement in nuclear documents.
During a meeting with the ambassador, Chargaze Affairs and the head of Tehran’s diplomacy missions on Saturday, Aragucci said:
He warned that the UK, France and Germany (E3) are making serious misjudgments by believing that snapback mechanisms will strategically leverage Iran’s nuclear program. Despite indirect talks with the US, Iran remains in contact with E3, with Araghchi emphasizing that Europe still “has a role to play in diplomacy.” However, he warned that causing a snapback would severely hinder diplomatic efforts.
This mechanism revives six previous UN Security Council resolutions from 2006 to 2010. This includes arms embargo to Iran and restrictions on the export of arms. It will also reimpose sanctions such as assets freeze, travel bans and export controls.
Iran remains under severe “maximum pressure” sanctions by the United States, but authorities argue that recovery of UN sanctions will have minimal additional impacts as Tehran has already overcome multiple economic challenges.
IAEA cooperation will not be stopped
Araghchi has made it clear that Iran has not stopped working with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but it will now administer its involvement through the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) under a revised framework.
As a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), Iran continues to be committed to IAEA cooperation, but each request is assessed individually based on national security considerations.
This follows Iran’s recent parliamentary bill approved in late June, which halted IAEA cooperation after agency reports were misused to justify Israeli attacks. The bill requires that all IAEA engagement be suspended until Iran protects its sovereignty, nuclear facilities, guarantees to protect scientists, and NPT rights, including uranium enrichment.
The only way to advance diplomatic advance
Reaffirming Iran’s preference for dialogue, Araguchi said:
While open to building mutual trust, he emphasized that other parties must demonstrate their true commitment to negotiation, rather than using consultation as a tactical trick.
Araguchi also emphasizes that nuclear talks must support Iran’s right to uranium enrichment, calling it a “major scientific achievement” that Tehran will never give up. He reiterated that discussions with the West were not broader agenda and were strictly limited to nuclear issues.
The warning comes after Israel’s attack on Iran on June 13, when Iran killed military officials, nuclear scientists and civilians. The US further escalated tensions by attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 22nd, violating international law.
These developments have now been postponed indefinitely as Iran and the US prepared for a sixth round of nuclear talks in Oman.