Iran and Russia say the European countries' move to reinstate UN sanctions against Tehran is illegal.

Iran thanks Pakistan for its “responsible stance” at the United Nations Security Council against the European countries’ abuse of a dispute mechanism outlined in the 2015 nuclear deal to re-impose sanctions against the Islamic Republic. 

Russia slams UN Secretariat’s "pro-Western bias" over Iran’s snapback sanctions labeling its actions a "classic example" of pro-Western bias.

Iran denounces the G7's endorsement of a move to reimpose terminated UN sanctions, labeling it as "deceitful" and a "distortion of reality."

The ‘snapback’ sanctions against Iran are not only politically motivated but also lack legal basis, given the absence of UN consensus and the expiration of the framework established under UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has all reasons to believe that the E3’s triggering of the snapback mechanism is null and void.

Iran says the Security Council’s failure to endorse a draft resolution on extending Resolution 2231 is a clear manifestation of the so-called rules-based order.

Iran says claims made by the United States and the Europeans about the reinstatement of Security Council resolutions against the country do not bring any obligation on the UN member states to comply with the previously terminated documents.

This episode looks at the objectives behind the activation of the snapback sanctions on Iran and its ramifications.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summons the country’s ambassadors to three European countries for consultations.