Tehran is refusing talks ‘at this stage’ as it examines the implications of the reimposed sanctions via the UN snapback mechanism
Iran does not plan to immediately resume nuclear talks with European nations after they reimposed sanctions, the foreign ministry said on Monday.
Britain, France and Germany, signatories to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal, reimposed sanctions on September 28, triggering the return of UN sanctions under the so-called snapback mechanism.
“We have no plans for negotiations at this stage,” ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said, adding that Iran was examining the “consequences and implications” of the restart of sanctions initiated by the three European countries known as the E3.
“Of course, diplomacy – in the sense of maintaining contacts and consultations – will continue,” Baqaei said.
