The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday condemned the decision of the E3 nations — the United Kingdom, France, and Germany — to push for the reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.
In a statement, Moscow declared:
> “We strongly condemn these actions of European countries and call on the international community to reject them. Such manipulations cannot entail any obligations for other states.”
Russia has repeatedly argued that the so-called “snapback mechanism” for reactivating sanctions on Tehran is illegal under international law.
Moscow’s Warning
The foreign ministry urged the E3 to “come to [their] senses” and withdraw the move before it triggers “irreparable consequences and a new tragedy.”
Moscow emphasized the importance of maintaining constructive dialogue instead of escalating tensions, framing the E3’s decision as a dangerous step away from diplomacy.
Background
The E3 initiative comes amid ongoing concerns from Western powers about Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
The “snapback mechanism”, rooted in the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), allows for the automatic reimposition of UN sanctions if Tehran is deemed non-compliant.
Russia and China, however, maintain that with the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018, the mechanism no longer has legal standing.
