Gofrixty [24 July 2025] – Iran has threatened to quit the NPT if the three European powers refer it to the U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency over any violations of the 2015 nuclear deal. The warning was issued by senior Iranian figures in response to reports that France, Germany and the UK are expected to activate snapback provisions in the 2015 nuclear deal.
The foreign minister of Iran accused European leaders of buckling under pressure from the United States. Tehran said the initial deal had permitted the peaceful development of nuclear power, and it accused the West of violating the agreement. The officials emphasized Iran has not closed the door on cooperation, but will not be threatened with what they described as “political blackmail.”
The warning follows a discussion between EU diplomats and U.S. officials last week. It has been reported that Western countries are weighing new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear enrichment and missile activity. Iran in turn threatened to pull out of further obligations under the NPT.
