Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that the Islamic Republic remains steadfast in asserting its inalienable right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
In an article published by The Jakarta Post on Wednesday, the top Iranian diplomat said the act.ion of the European Troika (the United Kingdom, France and Germany) in seeking to activate the mechanism for the automatic re-imposition of sanctions (snapback) will inflict irreparable damage upon Europe’s international standing and credibility
“This mechanism, originally designed as a punitive measure for noncompliance with key obligations under the 2015 nuclear agreement, signed between Iran, the three European states, the United States, China and Russia, has now been misapplied,” Araghchi wrote.
He cited a joint letter submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran, China and Russia, reaffirming that the European Troika’s attempt to trigger the snapback mechanism lacks both legal and legitimate foundations and is politically destructive.
Our joint letter with my colleagues, the Foreign Ministers of China and Russia, signed in Tianjin reflects the firm position that the European attempt to invoke “snapback” is legally baseless and politically destructive. By declaring the E3’s move null and void, we have placed on… pic.twitter.com/YC4LKNkxMX
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) September 1, 2025
“States that fail to uphold their own commitments are not entitled to benefit from an agreement they themselves have undermined,” the Iranian FM said.
He noted that there is a brief window of opportunity to alter course, warning that if it is squandered, “the consequences will be grave and far-reaching for both West Asia and the international system.”
Meanwhile, Araghchi voiced Tehran’s readiness to engage in constructive and meaningful dialogue.
“Iran has consistently demonstrated, with the utmost restraint, its enduring commitment to resolving issues related to its peaceful nuclear activities through diplomacy and negotiation, with the aim of achieving a new and equitable agreement. Such an agreement must, with full respect for Iran’s sovereignty and the rights of the Iranian people, within the framework of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), address all mutual concerns, including the unjust sanctions that have targeted the livelihood and welfare of the Iranian nation.”
Source: Iranian media (edited by Al-Manar)
