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Iran Warns of Retaliation Over Potential UN Sanctions

7/16/2025

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Iran has issued a stern warning of a "proportionate response" if the UK, France, and Germany trigger the snapback mechanism to restore UN sanctions over its nuclear activities. Officials claim this action is politically driven and lacks legal grounds, emphasizing Iran's commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal, even as compliance has waned.

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Iran has issued a stern warning of a "proportionate response" if the UK, France, and Germany trigger the snapback mechanism to restore UN sanctions over its nuclear activities. Officials claim this action is politically driven and lacks legal grounds, emphasizing Iran's commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal, even as compliance has waned.