Geneva Talks: E3 Diplomats Push for Sanction Relief with Iran

Geneva Talks: E3 Diplomats Push for Sanction Relief with Iran

In the latest developments surrounding the Geneva talks, Iranian diplomats have highlighted their primary goal: the removal of Western sanctions on Tehran. This statement comes from Ebrahim Rezaei, a senior member of the Iranian Parliament, who spoke to reporters after a recent session of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.

During this session, Foreign Ministry officials updated lawmakers on the progress made in the ongoing discussions with the E3—Britain, France, and Germany. Rezaei emphasized several key points:

  • Response to Aggression: Iranian diplomats warned that any attacks on Iranian facilities would trigger a strong retaliatory response.
  • Snapback Mechanism Warning: If other parties to the Iran nuclear deal activate the snapback mechanism against Iran, the country will invoke Article X of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and withdraw from the treaty.
  • No Preconditions: Tehran firmly stated that it will not accept any preconditions in the ongoing Geneva talks.

It is noteworthy that Iranian and E3 diplomats convened in Geneva earlier this month for their second round of negotiations since November. This follows a tumultuous period marked by the unilateral withdrawal of the U.S. from the nuclear deal during President Donald Trump’s first term, which led to the re-imposition of severe economic sanctions on Iran. The fallout from this decision has significantly impacted the accord, especially as European nations have struggled to fulfill their commitments to alleviate the repercussions of the U.S. exit.

As the Geneva talks continue, all eyes remain on the developments that may unfold in the coming weeks.

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