WANA (Sep 28) – Abbas Goudarzi, the spokesperson for the Presidium of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament), provided a detailed briefing on Sunday’s closed-door session, held upon the request of a number of lawmakers. The session, which lasted approximately two hours, focused on current national and international issues, with input from the Speaker, various MPs, and heads of specialized commissions.

 

Snapback Mechanism Deemed Inapplicable

Goudarzi stated that the snapback mechanism—intended to reinstate UN sanctions—has lost its legal validity due to the collapse of the JCPOA (Iran nuclear deal). “There is no JCPOA anymore. When the parties failed to honor their commitments, the framework enabling the snapback lost its basis,” he said, noting that European countries continue to pursue this process illegitimately.

 

He emphasized that the snapback mechanism primarily aims to disrupt Iran’s social cohesion. “It’s not an economic tool, but a psychological weapon,” he said, highlighting that the psychological impact outweighs any actual economic consequences. “While snapback sanctions target 112 entities, the U.S. has already imposed unilateral sanctions on over 2,000 individuals and institutions.”

 

U.S. and European Actions in Breach of NPT

Goudarzi condemned the U.S. for violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and accused European countries of reneging on their commitments. He stressed that Iran has made extensive efforts to build trust within the international community but continues to face hostilities, particularly from Israel. “The Zionist regime is inherently terrorist and a threat not just to Iran, but to the entire region,” he asserted.

Iranian parliament members work at the parliament meeting in Tehran, Iran, September 28, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iranian parliament members work at the parliament meeting in Tehran, Iran, September 28, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Iran Will Not Surrender to Pressure

“Iran is not a nation that surrenders,” Goudarzi declared. “If our enemies make the slightest misstep, the Islamic Republic will respond with crushing force.” He criticized Western demands for Iran to abandon uranium enrichment, missile capabilities, and regional influence, calling such demands attempts to strip the Iranian nation of its sovereignty.

Understanding with the Government on Key National Issues

According to Goudarzi, Parliament and the government have reached a mutual understanding on pursuing strategic matters aimed at fostering public hope. National cohesion, internal security, defense preparedness, and support for the Axis of Resistance were also central themes of discussion.

 

He rejected claims that the Resistance Front is weakening, citing recent developments in Gaza. “The fact that there’s pressure on Hamas to disarm is evidence of its continued existence. The Resistance is not only intact but growing stronger.”

 

Call for Strategic Measures Against Psychological Warfare

Goudarzi stressed the need to mitigate the psychological impact of the snapback mechanism and to reinforce national deterrence. He revealed that Parliament will assign missions to its various committees to prioritize key national issues. “Iran has navigated sanctions and threats in the past, and with internal capacity and faith, it will overcome the current challenges,” he said.

Iranian parliament members work at the parliament meeting in Tehran, Iran, September 28, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

Snapback Equals End of Iran-IAEA Agreements

He warned that implementing the snapback mechanism essentially nullifies Iran’s existing agreements with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). “This action proves that the U.S. is not a trustworthy partner—trusting America is like chasing a mirage.”

 

Potential NPT Exit

On future cooperation with the IAEA, he stated that the agreement made by Iran’s FM Araghchi is no longer valid. He confirmed that “withdrawal from the NPT” is among the serious demands being discussed by MPs and will be reviewed accordingly.

 

Another member of Parliament also announced that the issue of withdrawal from the NPT was discussed in the closed-door session of Parliament and said, “Of course, no serious decision was made, and the discussions were limited to reviews and the expression of representatives’ viewpoints.”

 

When asked if NPT withdrawal could give enemies a pretext for military action, Goudarzi responded: “Did the U.S. need a pretext when it attacked Iraq? We were at the negotiating table, yet they still pursued hostility. The enemy doesn’t need an excuse—it needs resistance.

 

Previously, Esmaeil Kowsari, the senior member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, announced last night that: “lawmakers will tomorrow debate and decide on whether Iran should withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)”. Kowsari, speaking to reporters, also commented on the reactivation of the so-called “snapback mechanism” and its implications.