Iran’s Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the Cairo Agreement between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed in September is no longer valid after the activation of the snapback mechanism. Speaking at a press conference, he said Iran’s cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog is no longer relevant after international sanctions were reimposed on the country. “The Cairo agreement is no longer relevant for our cooperation with the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency),” Araghchi said as he criticised Western nations for making “unreasonable demands” and relying on threats rather than fair diplomacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;He said pressure tactics, including talk of military action and the use of sanctions, had failed to yield results and only made negotiations more difficult.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Iran consistently sought fair and balanced diplomatic solutions’</h2>&nbsp;Araghchi said Iran consistently sought fair and balanced diplomatic solutions, but Western countries rejected these efforts and made excessive and unreasonable demands.&nbsp;“Experience has shown that there is no solution to Iran’s nuclear issue other than a diplomatic and negotiated one,” he said.&nbsp;The top Iranian diplomat said that the conditions that have been reported in the media as Iran's alleged demands have never been officially communicated to Tehran.&nbsp;&nbsp;He added that in discussions Iran has been focused solely on the nuclear issue, conducted either directly or indirectly with the American side and its proposals were completely transparent, but they were not taken seriously.&nbsp;Araghchi said his ministry will continue its diplomatic efforts, as diplomacy can never be disregarded. “However, the situation following the military attack and the activation of the snapback mechanism has changed, and the negotiations now will certainly be different from before.”&nbsp;WATCH: Nepal: Incessant rains cause widespread havoc, most casualties recorded near India border<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-incessant-rains-cause-widespread-havoc-most-casualties-recorded-near-india-border-1759668619521/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-incessant-rains-cause-widespread-havoc-most-casualties-recorded-near-india-border-1759668619521/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘More than 120 countries condemned Israeli military action’</h2>&nbsp;Araghchi said more than 120 countries and nearly all international organisations condemned the Israeli military action in June and expressed their support and solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;The sanctions restored under snapback mechanism place sweeping restrictions on Iran’s economy. They target companies, individuals, and organizations linked to nuclear or missile development, prohibiting the supply of equipment, expertise, or financial support.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Cairo Agreement was reached in September between IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to allow the full resumption of inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities that were halted after military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites in June. After the US and Israeli attacks, Iran’s parliament passed a law halting cooperation with the IAEA and requiring that any future inspections be cleared by the Supreme National Security Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the twelve-day war that broke out on June 13, Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, military bases, and government infrastructure and killed several senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists, and damaged uranium enrichment sites.

The Cairo Agreement was reached in September between IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to allow the full resumption of inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities that were halted after military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites in June.

Iran’s Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the Cairo Agreement between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signed in September is no longer valid after the activation of the snapback mechanism. Speaking at a press conference, he said Iran’s cooperation with the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog is no longer relevant after international sanctions were reimposed on the country. “The Cairo agreement is no longer relevant for our cooperation with the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency),” Araghchi said as he criticised Western nations for making “unreasonable demands” and relying on threats rather than fair diplomacy. He said pressure tactics, including talk of military action and the use of sanctions, had failed to yield results and only made negotiations more difficult. ‘Iran consistently sought fair and balanced diplomatic solutions’ Araghchi said Iran consistently sought fair and balanced diplomatic solutions, but Western countries rejected these efforts and made excessive and unreasonable demands. “Experience has shown that there is no solution to Iran’s nuclear issue other than a diplomatic and negotiated one,” he said. The top Iranian diplomat said that the conditions that have been reported in the media as Iran's alleged demands have never been officially communicated to Tehran. He added that in discussions Iran has been focused solely on the nuclear issue, conducted either directly or indirectly with the American side and its proposals were completely transparent, but they were not taken seriously. Araghchi said his ministry will continue its diplomatic efforts, as diplomacy can never be disregarded. “However, the situation following the military attack and the activation of the snapback mechanism has changed, and the negotiations now will certainly be different from before.” WATCH: Nepal: Incessant rains cause widespread havoc, most casualties recorded near India border https://www.wionews.com/videos/nepal-incessant-rains-cause-widespread-havoc-most-casualties-recorded-near-india-border-1759668619521/embed ‘More than 120 countries condemned Israeli military action’ Araghchi said more than 120 countries and nearly all international organisations condemned the Israeli military action in June and expressed their support and solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The sanctions restored under snapback mechanism place sweeping restrictions on Iran’s economy. They target companies, individuals, and organizations linked to nuclear or missile development, prohibiting the supply of equipment, expertise, or financial support. The Cairo Agreement was reached in September between IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to allow the full resumption of inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities that were halted after military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites in June. After the US and Israeli attacks, Iran’s parliament passed a law halting cooperation with the IAEA and requiring that any future inspections be cleared by the Supreme National Security Council. In the twelve-day war that broke out on June 13, Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, military bases, and government infrastructure and killed several senior Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists, and damaged uranium enrichment sites.

The Cairo Agreement was reached in September between IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to allow the full resumption of inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities that were halted after military strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites in June.

Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says Cairo Agreement no more valid after ‘snapback sanctions’

In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted Trump and said that US strikes didn't completely ‘obliterate’ Iran's weapon-grade uranium stockpile. He also added that Israel is aware of the location where Iran's 400 kg enriched Uranium is hidden."We certainly know where it is. We have a pretty good idea of where it is," said Netanyahu to Fox News, as quoted by the German agency DPA.<h2>US strikes were not meant to destroy Iran's enriched Uranium stockpile</h2>Netanyahu said that even though the US B-2 bomber was targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. But they knew &nbsp;‘We Wouldn’t Get’ it. The strike was intended to target Iran's capacity to enrich more Uranium or weaponise it. The Israeli Prime Minister's comments mark a divergence from the US President Donald Trump's claim of 'Monumental Damage' or 'Obliteration'. Following Operation Midnight Hammer, Trump reportedly lashed out at CNN for enquiring if all of the Uranium stockpile was damaged.&nbsp;"There’s the enriched core of uranium, but you have to put a weapon around it. You know, these balls that you see in all these movies? That’s the weapon around it. And then you have the missiles to carry that weapon. That’s what we struck at. And we struck hard,” said Netanyahu.&nbsp;&nbsp;Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/microsoft-blocks-azure-unit-8200-surveillance-1758888293225">Microsoft blocks its cloud and AI services to IDF's Unit 8200, after reports of aiding in genocide</a>&nbsp;According to the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, Iran has 400 kg of 60 per cent-enriched Uranium. In order to employ them in weapons, they need to be enriched to 90 per cent capacity. Netanyahu appealed to maintain ‘diplomatic and economic pressure’ on Iran in order to block Iran's access to nuclear weaponisation. However, when enquired about Israel's secret nuclear arsenal, Netanyahu refrained from making any comment.On Sunday, the United Kingdom, Germany and France reinstated sanctions on Iran for failing to reach a deal before the deadline expired. The sanctions were reimposed by the three European nations for Iran's violations of the 2015 Vienna nuclear agreement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Netanyahu says US strikes failed to destroy Iran’s 400kg uranium stockpile and claims Israel knows its location, urging global pressure on Tehran.

In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted Trump and said that US strikes didn't completely ‘obliterate’ Iran's weapon-grade uranium stockpile. He also added that Israel is aware of the location where Iran's 400 kg enriched Uranium is hidden. "We certainly know where it is. We have a pretty good idea of where it is," said Netanyahu to Fox News, as quoted by the German agency DPA. US strikes were not meant to destroy Iran's enriched Uranium stockpile Netanyahu said that even though the US B-2 bomber was targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. But they knew ‘We Wouldn’t Get’ it. The strike was intended to target Iran's capacity to enrich more Uranium or weaponise it. The Israeli Prime Minister's comments mark a divergence from the US President Donald Trump's claim of 'Monumental Damage' or 'Obliteration'. Following Operation Midnight Hammer, Trump reportedly lashed out at CNN for enquiring if all of the Uranium stockpile was damaged. "There’s the enriched core of uranium, but you have to put a weapon around it. You know, these balls that you see in all these movies? That’s the weapon around it. And then you have the missiles to carry that weapon. That’s what we struck at. And we struck hard,” said Netanyahu. Read Also: Microsoft blocks its cloud and AI services to IDF's Unit 8200, after reports of aiding in genocide According to the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, Iran has 400 kg of 60 per cent-enriched Uranium. In order to employ them in weapons, they need to be enriched to 90 per cent capacity. Netanyahu appealed to maintain ‘diplomatic and economic pressure’ on Iran in order to block Iran's access to nuclear weaponisation. However, when enquired about Israel's secret nuclear arsenal, Netanyahu refrained from making any comment. On Sunday, the United Kingdom, Germany and France reinstated sanctions on Iran for failing to reach a deal before the deadline expired. The sanctions were reimposed by the three European nations for Iran's violations of the 2015 Vienna nuclear agreement.

Netanyahu says US strikes failed to destroy Iran’s 400kg uranium stockpile and claims Israel knows its location, urging global pressure on Tehran.

Netanyahu contradicts Trump: US strikes didn’t destroy Iran’s Uranium stockpile, says Israel knows where 400kg is hidden

Israel on Sunday (Sep 28) welcomed the reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran, saying that they were a direct response to Tehran’s violation of its nuclear programme. The sweeping sanctions come after European powers initiated the process for the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing the Islamic Republic of failing to meet its commitments. The move has drawn condemnation from Iran, which called it “unjustifiable”.“As of today, the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions on Iran are officially back. This is a major development in response to Iran’s ongoing violations, especially on its military nuclear program,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The goal is clear: prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. The world must use every tool to achieve this goal.”As the sanctions come into effect, Tehran said that it did not recognise the “illegal” measures. The foreign ministry warned that “any action aimed at undermining the rights and interests of its people will face a firm and appropriate response.”<h2>‘Must not be the end of diplomacy’</h2>Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas said that the bloc will follow the UN’s move to reimpose sanctions, adding that the move “must not be the end of diplomacy” with the Islamic Republic. “A sustainable solution to the Iranian nuclear issue can only be achieved through negotiations,” Kallas said in a statement.The Western nations have long accused Iran of seeking to build a nuclear weapon, despite Tehran’s repeated denials. In 2018, the United States pulled out of the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran.The talks between the US and Iran were ongoing to negotiate a deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme. However, the Israeli strikes in Iran that led to a 12-day conflict in June this year, briefly joined by the US, derailed the progress.Iran had earlier signed a nuclear energy deal with Russia in 1993 that allowed the construction of the Bushehr plant after Germany pulled out during the Islamic Revolution of 1979.&nbsp;

As the sanctions come into effect, Iran said that it did not recognise the “illegal” measures. Tehran condemned the UN sanctions, calling it “unjustifiable”.

Israel on Sunday (Sep 28) welcomed the reimposition of United Nations sanctions on Iran, saying that they were a direct response to Tehran’s violation of its nuclear programme. The sweeping sanctions come after European powers initiated the process for the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing the Islamic Republic of failing to meet its commitments. The move has drawn condemnation from Iran, which called it “unjustifiable”. “As of today, the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions on Iran are officially back. This is a major development in response to Iran’s ongoing violations, especially on its military nuclear program,” the Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The goal is clear: prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. The world must use every tool to achieve this goal.” As the sanctions come into effect, Tehran said that it did not recognise the “illegal” measures. The foreign ministry warned that “any action aimed at undermining the rights and interests of its people will face a firm and appropriate response.” ‘Must not be the end of diplomacy’ Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas said that the bloc will follow the UN’s move to reimpose sanctions, adding that the move “must not be the end of diplomacy” with the Islamic Republic. “A sustainable solution to the Iranian nuclear issue can only be achieved through negotiations,” Kallas said in a statement. The Western nations have long accused Iran of seeking to build a nuclear weapon, despite Tehran’s repeated denials. In 2018, the United States pulled out of the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran. The talks between the US and Iran were ongoing to negotiate a deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme. However, the Israeli strikes in Iran that led to a 12-day conflict in June this year, briefly joined by the US, derailed the progress. Iran had earlier signed a nuclear energy deal with Russia in 1993 that allowed the construction of the Bushehr plant after Germany pulled out during the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

As the sanctions come into effect, Iran said that it did not recognise the “illegal” measures. Tehran condemned the UN sanctions, calling it “unjustifiable”.

‘World must use every tool...’: Israel welcomes return of UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear ‘violations’

Sweeping United Nations sanctions on Iran have been reintroduced, ten years after they were lifted under the 2015 nuclear agreement. The move came as Britain, France and Germany activated the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing Tehran of failing to meet its commitments.<h2>Why have sanctions returned?</h2>The European allies said Iran had engaged in “continued nuclear escalation” and refused to co-operate with inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The decision follows Tehran’s suspension of nuclear inspections after Israeli and US airstrikes in June on several nuclear and military sites. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed the renewed measures as “unfair, unjust, and illegal,” insisting last week that the country had no plans to build nuclear weapons.<h2>What does the nuclear deal aim to achieve?</h2>The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) placed strict limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment, nuclear facilities and research activity. In return, sanctions were eased, opening the way for closer trade and diplomacy. But the deal has steadily unravelled since Donald Trump pulled the US out in 2018, branding it a “flawed” agreement. Washington and Israel said their strikes in June were aimed at halting Iran’s progress and punishing its support for regional groups targeting Israel. Trump later claimed the strikes caused “monumental damage,” though experts questioned their long-term impact.<h2>Europe says diplomacy is not dead</h2>The three European governments stressed that the snapback move was not the end of dialogue. “We urge Iran to refrain from any escalatory action,” they said in a joint statement, adding, “The reimposition of UN sanctions is not the end of diplomacy.”Talks between the sides at the UN General Assembly earlier this week ended without a breakthrough, leaving European ministers to conclude they had “no choice” but to act.<h2>Iran pushes back</h2>Tehran rejected the sanctions, saying it did not recognise the “illegal” measures. The foreign ministry warned that “any action aimed at undermining the rights and interests of its people will face a firm and appropriate response.”Pezeshkian softened earlier threats to leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty but warned the new measures put negotiations at risk. He also rejected a US proposal to hand over all enriched uranium stockpiles in exchange for a short sanctions waiver. “Why would we put ourselves in such a trap and have a noose around our neck each month?” he asked.Israel welcomed the snapback, calling it a “major development in response to Iran’s ongoing violations.” Officials urged the global community to use “every tool” to stop Tehran from becoming a&nbsp;nuclear&nbsp;power.

United Nations sanctions on Iran have been reinstated after European powers triggered the snapback mechanism, citing Tehran’s nuclear breaches and lack of cooperation with IAEA inspectors. Iran rejected the measures as unfair and illegal.

Sweeping United Nations sanctions on Iran have been reintroduced, ten years after they were lifted under the 2015 nuclear agreement. The move came as Britain, France and Germany activated the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing Tehran of failing to meet its commitments. Why have sanctions returned? The European allies said Iran had engaged in “continued nuclear escalation” and refused to co-operate with inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The decision follows Tehran’s suspension of nuclear inspections after Israeli and US airstrikes in June on several nuclear and military sites. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed the renewed measures as “unfair, unjust, and illegal,” insisting last week that the country had no plans to build nuclear weapons. What does the nuclear deal aim to achieve? The 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) placed strict limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment, nuclear facilities and research activity. In return, sanctions were eased, opening the way for closer trade and diplomacy. But the deal has steadily unravelled since Donald Trump pulled the US out in 2018, branding it a “flawed” agreement. Washington and Israel said their strikes in June were aimed at halting Iran’s progress and punishing its support for regional groups targeting Israel. Trump later claimed the strikes caused “monumental damage,” though experts questioned their long-term impact. Europe says diplomacy is not dead The three European governments stressed that the snapback move was not the end of dialogue. “We urge Iran to refrain from any escalatory action,” they said in a joint statement, adding, “The reimposition of UN sanctions is not the end of diplomacy.” Talks between the sides at the UN General Assembly earlier this week ended without a breakthrough, leaving European ministers to conclude they had “no choice” but to act. Iran pushes back Tehran rejected the sanctions, saying it did not recognise the “illegal” measures. The foreign ministry warned that “any action aimed at undermining the rights and interests of its people will face a firm and appropriate response.” Pezeshkian softened earlier threats to leave the Non-Proliferation Treaty but warned the new measures put negotiations at risk. He also rejected a US proposal to hand over all enriched uranium stockpiles in exchange for a short sanctions waiver. “Why would we put ourselves in such a trap and have a noose around our neck each month?” he asked. Israel welcomed the snapback, calling it a “major development in response to Iran’s ongoing violations.” Officials urged the global community to use “every tool” to stop Tehran from becoming a nuclear power.

United Nations sanctions on Iran have been reinstated after European powers triggered the snapback mechanism, citing Tehran’s nuclear breaches and lack of cooperation with IAEA inspectors. Iran rejected the measures as unfair and illegal.

'Unfair, unjust, and illegal': Iran slams UN sanctions after Europe triggers snapback

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Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says Cairo Agreement no more valid after ‘snapback sanctions’

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'Unfair, unjust': Iran slams UN sanctions after Europe triggers snapback