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Iran says it told European powers there would be consequences for re-imposing UN sanctions

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Posted on August 26, 2025

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DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday that Tehran told Europe's top three powers the revival of the "snapback" mechanism, re-mposing UN sanctions on

Iran Warns European Powers of Consequences for UN Sanctions Reinstatement

Iran's Stance on UN Sanctions

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday that Tehran told Europe's top three powers the revival of the "snapback" mechanism, re-mposing UN sanctions on Iran, will have consequences.

Details of the Geneva Meeting

Baghaei said Tehran told Europeans during a meeting in Geneva they do not have the right to trigger the mechanism, adding both sides would continue nuclear talks in the coming days.

Ongoing Nuclear Negotiations

(Reporting by Parisa Hafezi; Writing by Menna Alaa El-Din; Editing by Chris Reese)

Key Takeaways

  • Iran warns European powers about reimposing UN sanctions.
  • Tehran claims Europe lacks the right to trigger sanctions.
  • Geneva meeting discussed ongoing nuclear negotiations.
  • Iran's foreign ministry emphasizes potential consequences.
  • Further nuclear talks are planned in the coming days.

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