Tehran: The warning comes as Britain, France, and Germany accuse Tehran of breaching the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, paving the way for punitive measures under the UN’s “snapback” mechanism. The sanctions, originally lifted under Resolution 2231, are now on the verge of reinstatement.
In a post on Telegram, Araqchi said the inspection deal, signed earlier this month in Egypt, “will remain in effect unless any hostile measures are taken against Iran, including the reactivation of revoked UN Security Council resolutions.” He added: “Otherwise, the Islamic Republic of Iran will consider its practical commitments to have ended.”
The IAEA is currently seeking to restore cooperation with Iran after its nuclear sites were struck by Israeli and American airstrikes in June. Inspections are viewed as critical to ensuring Tehran does not resume weapons-grade enrichment.
Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to vote today on a draft resolution by Russia and China to delay the reimposition of sanctions by six months. Diplomats, however, caution that the measure has little chance of passing.
The “snapback” clause, long criticized by Tehran as a political weapon—allows any party to the 2015 deal, including the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Russia, or China, to unilaterally restore UN sanctions.
Tehran warns it will cancel its IAEA pact if UN sanctions are revived, amid accusations of breaching the 2015 nuclear deal. The 'snapback' mechanism could see sanctions reinstated, jeopardizing Iran's commitments. The IAEA aims to restore cooperation post-airstrikes, while a Russian-Chinese resolution to delay sanctions faces slim chances at the UN Security Council.