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Iran Warns Europe: Snapback Could Trigger Nuclear Crisis

5/13/2025

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stark warning to European powers about the potential misuse of the JCPOA's snapback mechanism, which could jeopardize Europe's involvement and heighten tensions. As nuclear negotiations with the U.S. progress, he affirmed Iran's willingness for diplomacy but cautioned that any confrontation could spiral into a nuclear crisis, threatening Europe’s security.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stark warning to European powers about the potential misuse of the JCPOA's snapback mechanism, which could jeopardize Europe's involvement and heighten tensions. As nuclear negotiations with the U.S. progress, he affirmed Iran's willingness for diplomacy but cautioned that any confrontation could spiral into a nuclear crisis, threatening Europe’s security.