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Deputy Iranian foreign minister for legal and international affairs has stated that the European troika – France, Germany and Britain – tarnished their own credibility by supporting the Israeli regime’s assault against Iran.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, responding to the threat by the three European countries to invoke the so-called snapback mechanism and reimpose international sanctions on Iran, pointed out that the UK, France, and Germany are fully aware that this measure has no legal basis or justification.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Center for Political and International Studies stated that recent talks with the United States have included “constructive ideas” to address mutual concerns. Saeed Khatibzadeh added that U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is fully aware of these proposals.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the European Union against the "destructive attitude" toward Tehran's nuclear activities and support for Israeli aggression by several European countries, stating that such actions would further complicate matters and hinder diplomatic efforts.
The E3 countries – France, Germany and the United Kingdom – urged Tehran to engage in talks after the United States attacked three key Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, has announced that planning is underway for a visit by Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi to Geneva to hold negotiations over the nuclear issue and the removal of sanctions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi has held a joint phone call with the foreign ministers of three European countries and the European Union foreign policy chief to discuss the latest developments surrounding Israel’s aggression on Iran.
Iran has warned that it could legally withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European signatories to the 2015 nuclear accord proceed with endeavors to reinstate United Nations sanctions against Tehran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal, commonly known as the E3, saying they have failed to fulfill their obligations under the agreement and cautioning against further “strategic mistakes.”
Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal—Britain, France, and Germany (E3)—are in violation of the agreement and therefore lack the legal authority to activate its “snapback mechanism” and reinstate international sanctions against Tehran.
An expert on European and American affairs, commented on the ongoing Iran-US nuclear negotiations held recently in Rome, describing the talks as constructive and emphasized that declared “red lines” by both sides do not preclude progress, but rather frame the bargaining process.
Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, emphasized that if Europeans activate the snapback mechanism in Iran’s nuclear case and revive UN sanctions against Iran, they will plunge the non-proliferation regime into a crisis.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned European countries against invoking the UN snapback sanctions mechanism, calling such a move a “grave mistake” with serious consequences.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned European countries against a "strategy of confrontation" over Tehran's nuclear program, stressing that the move could risk provoking a nuclear proliferation crisis.
Seyyed Jalal Sadatian, former Iranian ambassador to the UK, has stated that growing tensions and friction between Europe and the United States have prompted European nations to scramble for influence and leverage in ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has cautioned that any "provocative measures" by the United States will cast doubt on Washington's seriousness in ongoing nuclear negotiations, revealing that the next round of indirect talks between the two sides is set for Saturday in Rome.
European Union foreign ministers have adopted sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and two organisations over the arrests of EU citizens, which the bloc calls a policy of state-sponsored hostage-taking, diplomats have stated.
A spokesperson for the European Union has welcomed the upcoming talks between Iran and the United States, emphasizing that diplomacy remains the only sustainable solution to Tehran’s nuclear issue.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly criticized comments by the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, calling her accusations against Iran "baseless" and "hypocritical."
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, says as long as the European countries, involved in developing Iraq’s chemical weapons prorgram under deposed dictator Saddam, avoid telling the truth, their claims to respect human rights and the rule of law remain pointless.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has dismissed claims made by some Arab media regarding Iran's involvement in the recent bloody events in Syria, calling them ridiculous.
A senior Iranian diplomat has stated that Tehran and the European troika – France, Germany and Britain – will likely hold meetings in the coming weeks. Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that Iran’s talks with any country are solely based preserving its national interests and security.
Iran and European countries are engaged in ongoing negotiations, with both sides expressing a strong desire to move forward, according to Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht-Ravanchi.
Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, has voiced Tehran’s readiness to proceed with negotiations with the European troika, stressing that Iran does not tolerate the language of threat and pressure and will defeat the US’ policy of maximum pressure.