China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran
Summary
China and Russia joined Iran in rejecting European efforts to restore UN sanctions on Tehran, calling the move legally flawed. The dispute centers on a nuclear agreement and the use of a snapback mechanism by Britain, France, and Germany.
Key Points
- China and Russia backed Iran in opposing a European move to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran.
- The letter by the foreign ministers called the European use of the "snapback mechanism" legally and procedurally flawed.
- The Europeans accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal, prompting their attempt to restore sanctions.
- Iran justified breaching uranium limits due to the US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement in 2018.
