Europe Faces Consequences of ‘Snapback’ Mechanism Activation, Warns Araqchi

In a recent statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that threatening Iran with the “snapback” mechanism lacks both legal and political legitimacy. He warned that Europe should be prepared to face the repercussions of such a misguided action.

During an interview with Saudi Arabia’s Asharq News network, Araqchi underscored the importance of uranium enrichment as a fundamental issue, highlighting it as a significant scientific achievement by Iranian scientists. He noted that this enrichment program is not only a major milestone for local scientists but also holds immense value for the Iranian populace.

Araqchi paid tribute to the seven Iranian nuclear scientists who lost their lives for their crucial contributions to Iran’s peaceful nuclear energy program. According to him, the sacrifices made by these individuals have made the nuclear issue “absolutely non-negotiable.”

The top Iranian diplomat stated, “The situation we are in is by no means Iran’s fault. It is the fault of the United States, which withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and the fault of the European countries that failed to compensate for the US’s withdrawal.”

Positive Relations with Saudi Arabia

Araqchi also discussed the positive state of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, saying, “Our relations with Saudi Arabia are currently in a very good state. Since the restoration of ties, we have cooperated effectively and have achieved greater mutual understanding. We share common views on many issues concerning the region and the Islamic world.”

Furthermore, he added, “I can say that we have close ties with Cairo and Manama. While diplomatic relations between these countries have not yet been fully restored, there is a strong willingness on both sides. We are waiting for the right conditions to establish formal diplomatic relations.”