Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underlined Tehran’s resolve to respond to a decision by France, Germany, and the UK to trigger the UN Security Council’s “snapback” mechanism.
In a letter to the UNSC on Thursday, the top Iranian diplomat called the move “unjustified, illegal, and lacking any legal basis,” stressing that Iran will respond appropriately to protect its national rights and interests.
He called on all UNSC members “to reject the unjustified political manipulations and to uphold the integrity of international law and authority of the Council.”
The snapback process, a veto-proof measure embedded in the 2015 nuclear deal, was initiated despite Tehran’s continued commitment to diplomacy and transparency, the top diplomat said.
“Iran has acted responsibly and in good faith in adhering to diplomacy for resolving nuclear-related issues,” Araghchi said, stressing that Iran’s stance remains firm in defending its legal rights under international law and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Statement on “unlawful” E3 notification to Security Council concerning resolution 2231
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of #Iran categorically rejects and, in the strongest possible terms, condemns the unlawful notification submitted by #France, #Germany,… pic.twitter.com/I8JGPEYvHI
— Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) August 28, 2025
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will respond appropriately to this unlawful and unwarranted measure by the three European countries to protect its national rights and interests,” he stated.
The three countries, in coordination with the EU’s foreign policy chief, formally notified Iran by phone on Thursday of their intention to inform the UN Security Council to begin the “dispute resolution” process under the JCPOA framework.
This move sets a 30-day countdown aimed at potentially re-imposing UN sanctions on Tehran, suspended since the 2015 accord, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Araghchi, meanwhile, expressed hope that the European countries would reconsider and reverse their decision.
“We hope the three European countries will, by adopting a responsible approach and understanding existing realities, properly correct their wrong move in the coming days.”
FM Araghchi holds talks with #EU high representative
Concurrent with the unlawful and unjustified action of the three European States in abusing the dispute resolution mechanism under the #JCPOA and Resolution 2231, Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for… pic.twitter.com/khZtsjMuZL
— Foreign Ministry, Islamic Republic of Iran 🇮🇷 (@IRIMFA_EN) August 29, 2025
Source: Iranian media
