Heads up, global citizens 🌍: Britain, France, and Germany (aka the E3 squad) have just hit the UN's "snapback" button to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear activities. This move kicks off a 30-day countdown for Tehran to negotiate—or face the full brunt of those old UN measures.
In response, Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi shot back, calling the decision "unjustified, illegal, and lacking any legal basis." Meanwhile, deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned that if the snapback goes ahead, Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will come to a halt ⚡️. No more nuclear inspections?
Since mid-June—when Israel and the U.S. struck key nuclear sites—talks in Geneva tried to delay this mechanism. But the E3 said Iran didn't show enough goodwill, so they pulled the trigger. Now, the E3 hopes Iran will sit down again by end-September to ease worries and maybe strike a fresh deal.
Over in New York, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is all for using the next 30 days as "a window of opportunity" ⏳ to find a peaceful path forward. The Security Council is set to discuss the snapback behind closed doors—so keep your eyes peeled for updates.
What's next? Iran has threatened a "harsh response," even hinting at quitting the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if things go south. With tensions on the rise, this diplomatic showdown is heating up—stay tuned for how this 30-day clock ticks down 🔥.
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Iran vows response as Europeans move to reimpose UN sanctions
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