By Maryana Ahmadova

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 19. Iran has
rejected moves by France, Germany and the United Kingdom to revive
United Nations sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear
deal, calling the initiative “unlawful” and damaging to diplomacy,
Trend reports.

The three European governments triggered the dispute resolution
mechanism of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which
could lead to the reimposition of sanctions terminated by UN
Security Council Resolution 2231. That resolution endorsed the
JCPOA, confirmed the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program, and
set a timetable for ending the Council’s oversight of the issue by

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the attempt by the so-called “E3”
comes as its nuclear facilities have been targeted in attacks
Tehran blames on Israel and the United States. The ministry
criticized the European countries for failing to condemn those
incidents and instead “pursuing a politically motivated

Tehran also cited a cooperation agreement signed with the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) earlier this month, which
it said addressed many of the concerns raised by Western powers. It
accused the European states of dismissing its diplomatic proposals
and following Washington’s lead.

According to Iran, the move to revive sanctions lacks consensus
within the Security Council and risks undermining both the body’s
credibility and the global non-proliferation framework.

While stressing that its nuclear program is peaceful, Iran
warned it would respond to any renewed restrictions. It also urged
other UN members not to support the European initiative.