Europe Sanctioned Itself with Snapback, Not Iran
WANA (Oct 12) – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of Iran’s Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy, said that by activating the “snapback” mechanism and reinstating sanctions, European countries have effectively sanctioned themselves, as Iran’s partnerships are rapidly shifting from European to Chinese and other non-European companies.
“Europe’s decision to trigger the snapback mechanism only harms its own companies,” Boroujerdi stated. “The real losers are European firms, not the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
He emphasized that the move adds nothing new to the existing sanctions regime imposed by the United States and Europe. “This is primarily a psychological war against Iran. We’ve been managing the country under these sanctions for years and have achieved major progress in advanced technologies despite them,” he noted.
Iran–China Automotive Cooperation Unaffected by the Snapback Mechanism
WANA (Oct 08) – With the activation of the UN “snapback” mechanism and the reimposition of sanctions against Iran, concerns have emerged about potential impacts on the country’s automotive industry and the possibility of Chinese companies exiting the Iranian market. However, a review of official UN Security Council documents and expert analyses indicates that such […]
Boroujerdi also referred to the recent UN Security Council discussions on the European proposal to reinstate six resolutions against Iran, describing it as “illogical, illegal, and illegitimate.”
He pointed out that Russia, China, and two non-permanent members opposed the motion, showing that the previous international consensus against Iran no longer exists.
Addressing the recent joint statement by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) and the European Union criticizing Iran, Boroujerdi said it reflects U.S. influence in the Persian Gulf region.
“The U.S. has military bases in several Persian Gulf countries and maintains close ties with them. Washington and its allies are using all available channels — including PGCC states — to exert political pressure on Iran,” he said.
Summoning of European Ambassadors and Mission Chiefs to Iran’s Foreign Ministry
WANA (Oct 08) – Following the allegations made in the joint statement of the foreign ministers of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) and the European Union (EU), ambassadors and heads of missions of EU member states were summoned to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi. During the meeting, […]
Boroujerdi concluded that these pressures would have no impact on Iran’s direction: “The Islamic Republic of Iran will continue its logical, principled, and lawful policies in all fields — including its nuclear program.”
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The PGCC—comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar—and the EU held their 29th joint meeting on Monday (October 6), during which they issued a statement that included claims regarding Iran’s three islands as well as remarks on Iran’s nuclear issue.
They called on Iran to halt its missile program and cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In response, Iran summoned ambassadors and heads of missions of EU member states to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi and conveyed its strong protest.
Americans Will Take Wish to Cut Iran’s Missile Ranges to Their Graves
WANA (Oct 07) – The head of Iran’s Judicial Organization of the Armed Forces said on Wednesday that American calls to reduce Iran’s missile ranges to below 500 kilometres, “The Americans will take that wish to their graves.” Ahmadreza Pourkhaqan, head of the Judicial Organization of the Armed Forces, made the remark during a […]
The snapback mechanism, part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), allows the reimposition of UN sanctions if Iran is found non-compliant. However, Iran and several legal experts argue that the European countries, the UK, France, and Germany lost the legal standing to use the mechanism after the U.S. withdrawal from the deal in 2018.
The “snapback mechanism” was officially activated by the E3 on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Following its activation, several countries, including Japan, the U.S., and the UK, announced a new round of sanctions against Iran.
