Europe imposed sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.

Russia's ambassador to the UN says the reinstatement of the “snapback” mechanism of sanctions by certain Western countries against Iran lacks legality.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says an agreement on the snapback mechanism was unattainable due to the excessive ambition of the US and the support of European countries.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian blasts the re-imposition of UN sanctions as “unacceptable” and “reprehensible.”

Iran’s Parliament speaker categorically dismisses the notion of the United States reliability as far as engaging in talks with Washington is concerned.

Ira says it is well prepared to manage the impacts of the return of UN sanctions on the country.

Iran’s Parliament speaker warns that any attempt to act against the Islamic Republic under the so-called snapback mechanism will face a strong and reciprocal response from Tehran.

Russian foreign ministry spokesperson says attempts of the three UN Security Council countries to return the anti-Iranian sanctions are a fraud.

Uganda’s foreign minister has denounced the “instrumental use” of the UN Security Council to pressure Iran, after the 15-member body voted to reinstate sweeping “snapback” sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

The UN Security Council re-imposes sanctions once lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal, in a move triggered by European states unfoundedly maligning Iran’s nuclear program.