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Europe Reinstates Iran Sanctions Amid Diplomatic Tensions

9/2/2025

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Britain, France, and Germany triggered the snapback mechanism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to restore UN sanctions over uranium violations.
Iran criticized this action as "blackmail," reaffirming its diplomatic commitment and blaming the U.S. for stalled negotiations.
China and Russia backed Iran, calling the European decision legally flawed.
Iran warned of countermeasures if sanctions are reinstated.

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Britain, France, and Germany triggered the snapback mechanism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to restore UN sanctions over uranium violations.
Iran criticized this action as "blackmail," reaffirming its diplomatic commitment and blaming the U.S. for stalled negotiations.
China and Russia backed Iran, calling the European decision legally flawed.
Iran warned of countermeasures if sanctions are reinstated.