Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran measured how it responds on Sunday Reimposes UN sanctions Over the atomic program, one lawmaker proposes to consider the possibility that Congress will withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Sanctions will again freeze Iran’s assets overseas, with the halt weapons dealing with Tehran and punishing the development of Iran’s ballistic missile programme. That comes through a mechanism known as the “snapback” that is included in Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with the world power, and Iran’s economy is already upset.
Iran’s rial currency is in record lowincreasing pressure on food prices and making daily life more challenging. This includes meat, rice and other staple foods from Iranian dinner tables.
Meanwhile, people are worried about a new battle between Iran, Israel and potentially the United States as the missile location hit during the 12-day war in June. It looks like it’s been rebuilt now.
Speaking to a young journalist club on television in Iran’s state, MP Ismail Kouzli said the assembly would discuss withdrawal from the nuclear treaty.
“Congress will discuss this issue and decide on it,” he said.
Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagel Karibahu issued his own warning to those celebrating UN sanctions when the assembly began its meeting on Sunday.
“We would like to take action against Iran based on these illegal solutions. We announce that in the face of serious mutual action from Iran, the three European countries that are initiators of this illegal activity will also face our reaction.”
Iran believes it will withdraw from the treaty
France, Germany and the UK caused snapback 30 days ago, further restricted surveillance on nuclear programmes and was hit by a deadlock over negotiations with the US
Iran also withdrew from surveillance by the International Atomic Energy Agency after Israel fought a war with the country in June.
Meanwhile, the country still maintains a stockpile of uranium enriched with 60% purity. This is a short technical step of 90% of weapon grade. This is enough to make some atomic bombs if Tehran chooses to hurry towards weaponization.
Iran has long argued that the nuclear program is peace, but the West and Oiaea say Tehran had an organized weapons program until 2003.
Three European countries on Sunday said they “made every continuation of efforts to avoid triggering snapbacks.” However, Iran “does not allow IAEA inspectors to regain access to Iran’s nuclear sites, nor has it produced and sent a report to the IAEA taking into account its abundant uranium stockpile.”
The state also said Iran is enriching uranium at a level not other peaceful programs have.
Asked by the Young Journalists Club whether withdrawal from the Iranian treaty means moving towards building the bomb, Kowsari said, “No, that doesn’t mean that. This issue will be reviewed separately later and can be placed on the agenda if necessary.”
Tehran maintains that “snapback” should not happen
Tehran has argued that three European countries should not be allowed to implement snapbacks, some pointing to American ones. Unilateral withdrawal from the 2018 agreementduring the first term of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragci spoke to television in Iranian provinces before sanctions were imposed, attempting to downplay the UN’s impact on the country.
“It has some damage to it and some losses for us,” Araguchi said Saturday night. “But they presented it in their media as actually much bigger and much bigger. And they tried to create monsters to scare the Iranian people and give concessions and respect to the government and our foreign policy in this regard.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the three European countries for “decisive global leadership acts” that imposed sanctions on Iran, saying “diplomacy is still an option.”
“For that to happen, Iran has to accept in-person talks,” Rubio said.
However, it remains unclear how Tehran will respond on Sunday.
“The Trump administration appears to think it’s strong after the strike and can wait for Iran to return to the table,” said Kelsey Davenport, a nuclear expert at the Washington-based Arms Management Association. “It’s a very dangerous assumption given the knowledge that Iran has and the material remaining in Iran.”
Iran’s risk remains, she added.
“In the short term, kicking out the IAEA increases the risk of miscalculation. The US or Israel may use the lack of testing as an excuse for further strikes,” Davenport said.
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Vahdat reported from Tehran, Iran. Tehran’s Associated Press Writer Nasser Karimi contributed to this report.
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