Iran Defies Sanctions Revival, Calls It a 'Clear Abuse' of Process
Iran has fired back at the U.S. and European powers (E3) over the reinstatement of UN sanctions, calling the move 'illegal and unjustified' in a fiery Sunday statement. The sanctions, lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), snapped back this weekend after a failed UN Security Council vote – reigniting a decade-old geopolitical showdown. 💥
Why This Matters Now
The sanctions revival comes just weeks after the E3 triggered the JCPOA's 'snapback' mechanism, accusing Iran of violating the deal. Tehran argues the move breaches UNSC Resolution 2231, which originally endorsed the nuclear agreement. 'No country is obligated to follow these zombie sanctions,' Iran’s Foreign Ministry declared, vowing a 'resolute response' to protect its interests. 🔥
Behind the Diplomatic Clash
📜 The 2015 deal saw Iran limit nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief
🇺🇸 The U.S. exited the pact in 2018; Iran later resumed uranium enrichment
🔄 E3 nations invoked snapback after UNSC rejected sanctions extensions last week
With both sides digging in, the revival of sanctions could deepen regional tensions – and test how other nations respond to what Iran calls a 'geopolitical chess game.' 🕊️⚔️
