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France, UK and Germany Trigger UN Iran Sanctions Snapback, Starting 30-Day Countdown

The step follows findings of significant non‑compliance under the 2015 nuclear accord, putting possible Security Council action back on the table.

Overview

  • The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Friday at the request of Paris and London to consider the notification.
  • In their letter, the E3 say factual evidence shows Iran is in significant breach of its JCPOA commitments.
  • The snapback mechanism opens a 30‑day process that can restore a broad set of UN sanctions that were suspended about a decade ago.
  • Iran’s foreign ministry denounced the move as illegal and unjustified and said Tehran would respond appropriately, after warning that IAEA cooperation could be curbed.
  • European ministers said they will use the 30‑day window to pursue a negotiated solution as IAEA inspectors resume limited work at Bushehr without full cooperation.