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UK, France and Germany Trigger UN Snapback to Restore Iran Sanctions

The action starts a 30-day UN process that could reinstate suspended measures unless the Security Council preserves sanctions relief.

File - A national flag of Iran waves in front of the building of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, in Vienna, Austria, Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Gruber, File)
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Overview

  • The E3 formally notified the Security Council that Iran is in significant noncompliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, citing expanded enrichment, excess centrifuges and curtailed IAEA verification.
  • If the Council does not adopt a resolution within 30 days to maintain current relief, six prior UN resolutions, including sanctions, would return automatically.
  • Iran condemned the step as illegal and without legal effect, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi vowing an appropriate response and warning of harm to cooperation with the IAEA.
  • Washington and Israel welcomed the move, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the United States remains available for direct engagement with Tehran.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged renewed negotiations, while reports note Iran holds roughly 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60% and faces potential measures that freeze assets, halt arms deals and target its missile program.