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- Iran must take the necessary steps to address the international community's serious concerns over its nuclear programme: Joint statement on the decision to trigger the snapback mechanism to end sanctions relief against Iran UK FCDO 29 Aug 2025 -- Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
- European Powers Trigger Mechanism To Snap Back UN Sanctions On Iran RFE/RL 29 Aug 2025 -- Britain, France, and Germany have triggered the so-called snapback mechanism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to reinstate UN sanctions against Tehran.
- E3 joint statement on Iran: Initiation of the snapback process UK FCDO 28 Aug 2025 -- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the UK on the initiation of the snapback process
- The Iranian nuclear programme Germany Federal Foreign Office 28 Aug 2025 -- The E3 countries have triggered the JCPoA snapback mechanism. UN sanctions against Iran will re-enter into force within 30 days if a negotiated solution is not reached before then. This is in response to long-standing violations by Iran of its obligations under the JCPoA.
- The United States Welcomes the Initiation of Snapback US Dept. of State 28 Aug 2025 -- "This morning, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom initiated a process under UN Security Council resolution 2231 (2015) to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran."
- Risch Statement on the European Snapback of UN Sanctions against Iran US Senate Foreign Relations Committee 28 Aug 2025 -- U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the United Kingdom, France, and Germany initiated the snapback of UN sanctions on Iran at the Security Council today.
- US secretary of state consults with Israel, E3, and IAEA over Iran in Washington IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- In a series of diplomatic meetings, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged with his Israeli and European counterparts, as well as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Washington to coordinate their positions on Iran.
- Iran's UN mission: E3at a decisive moment over snapback mechanism IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations says that the UN Security Council now faces a defining moment, as the European Troika moves to trigger the snapback mechanism.
- Tehran warns E3 that snapback activation will threaten Iran-IAEA ongoing cooperation IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Following the European Troika's announcement of triggering the "snapback" mechanism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning the move, warning that the decision by France, Germany, and Britain will severely undermine the ongoing cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Araghchi says Iran will respond to E3's 'illegal' move to reinstate UNSC sanctions IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Foreign minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says Iran has acted responsibly and in good faith, adding that Tehran will defend its national rights and interests by responding appropriately to the European Troika's "unlawful and unjustified" decision to reinstate UN Security Council sanctions.
- Triggering 'snapback' will affect Iran's interaction with IAEA: Gharibabadi IRNA 28 Aug 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has emphasized that if the E3 —the UK, France, and Germany—triggers the "snapback mechanism," it will impact Tehran's relationship with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- Statement by High Representative Kaja Kallas on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) European External Action Service (EEAS) 28 Aug 2025 -- In my role as Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the JCPoA, I was informed by letter today that the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom - the E3 - have notified the United Nations Security Council that they believe Iran is in significant non-performance of its commitments under the JCPoA, thereby invoking the process known as the "snapback" mechanism in accordance with paragraph 11 of the UNSCR 2231.
- Russia, China rally behind Iran against E3 misuse of UN resolution Press TV 28 Aug 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned a move by France, Germany, and the UK to trigger the reimposition of UN sanctions under the 2015 nuclear accord, calling it "legally baseless" and warning of a halt to its cooperation with the UN nuclear agency.
- Iran urges E3, UNSC to 'give diplomacy time and space' IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- Deputy Foreign Minister of Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says Iran calls on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and Britain, France, and Germany, also known as the E3, to give diplomacy time and space.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with Foreign Minister Barrot of France, Foreign Minister Wadephul of Germany, and Foreign Secretary Lammy of the United Kingdom US Dept. of State 27 Aug 2025
- President praises Foreign Ministry's negotiation efforts IRNA 27 Aug 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian has commended the Foreign Ministry for its efforts in negotiations with the European troika-- Britain, France, and Germany.
- Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France 27/08/2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 27 Aug 2025 -- "The French diplomat's attention was firmly drawn to the serious breach of the most firmly established diplomatic protocol by the said communiqué."
- The G7 Foreign Minister's Telephone Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 24 Aug 2025 -- On August 24, the G7 Foreign Ministers' Telephone Meeting was held for approximately 60 minutes from 9:00 pm.
- Russia: E3 lacks strategy to exit 'deadlock' once snapback activated against Iran IRNA 23 Aug 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has once again warned Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3 or European Troika— against triggering the snapback mechanism stipulated in the 2015 nuclear deal or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
- Europe lacks strategy to break snapback 'deadlock': Russia envoy Press TV 23 Aug 2025 -- A senior Russian diplomat says the European troika—Britain, France, and Germany—lack a clear strategy to break the "deadlock" they are poised to create if they follow through on their threat to invoke the "snapback" mechanism against Iran.
- Iran says ready for talks, warns EU over triggering snapback Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is open to any diplomatic solution that safeguards its national rights, while warning Europe that triggering the JCPOA snapback mechanism would carry serious consequences.
- Foreign Minister Araghchi to talk with E3 over phone on removal of sanctions IRNA 22 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will hold a joint telephone call on Friday with his counterparts from Britain, France, and Germany, which also known as the E3.
- Iran, IAEA hold 'progressive' talks about new framework for cooperation: Envoy Press TV 22 Aug 2025 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have held progressive talks about setting a new framework for bilateral cooperation, the Iranian envoy to the agency has said.
- G7: Statement of the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group European External Action Service (EEAS) 21 Aug 2025 -- We, the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group, seek a safer, more prosperous world, with undiminished security for all. We are convinced that, in an increasingly uncertain security environment, meaningful progress on disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control will require sustained engagement and mutual understanding from all concerned parties. We also recognize the value of incorporating a variety of perspectives in disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control decision-making processes. We pledge to lead by example, fostering dialogue, cooperation, and transparency as we collectively confront these challenges. We invite all States who share our vision to join us in these efforts.
- PM Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from President Macron India MEA 21 Aug 2025 -- Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a phone call from the President of the French Republic H.E. Emmanuel Macron.
- War of Accusations: Macron and Netanyahu Clash Over Palestinian State Sputnik 20 Aug 2025 -- President Emmanuel Macron earlier said that France will officially recognize a Palestinian state at a session of the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
- Talks Were Held in Washington Between the Leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., France, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the EU, and NATO President of Ukraine 19 Aug 2025
- Facing troop shortages, Israel eyes recruitment from US and France Press TV 18 Aug 2025 -- Israel's military is considering a plan to recruit young Jews from abroad as it grapples with a severe shortage of soldiers amid its ongoing genocidal war on the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Statement of the Co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing: 17 August 2025 Gov.UK 17 Aug 2025 -- President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of 'Coalition of the Willing' Leaders.
- Exclusive | E3 has no right to trigger 'snapback' of sanctions against Iran: Russia IRNA 16 Aug 2025 -- Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has warned that Britain, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3 or European Troika— have no right to activate the snapback mechanism stipulated in the 2015 nuclear deal or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
- Iran working with China, Russia to stop 'snapback', plays down sanctions Press TV 15 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is actively collaborating with China and Russia to prevent the reactivation of UN sanctions through the so-called "snapback" mechanism threatened by European countries.
- Araghchi: Europeans have no authority to discuss or implement any part of JCPOA IRNA 14 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Europeans, due to their positions, including their emphasis on zero enrichment, which recognizes Iran's right to enrich uranium in the JCPOA, have no authority to speak and implement any part of the JCPOA.
- Statement of the Co-chairs of the Coalition of the Willing: 13 August 2025 UK FCDO 13 Aug 2025 -- President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz today co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of 'Coalition of the Willing' Leaders.
- Andrii Sybiha held phone talks with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 13 Aug 2025
- France, Germany and UK Send Iran an Ultimatum on the Nuclear Deal Sputnik 13 Aug 2025 -- The E3 countries - the United Kingdom, France and Germany - told the United Nations that they are ready to reimpose sanctions against Iran if Tehran does not agree to a nuclear deal by the end of August, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a letter it had seen.
- Joint Leaders' Statement on Peace for Ukraine President of Ukraine 10 Aug 2025
- We condemn the Government of Israel's decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza: Joint statement on the Government of Israel's decision to further expand its military operations in Gaza. UK FCDO 10 Aug 2025 -- Joint statement delivered by Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, Slovenian Permanent Representative to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, France, Greece, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.
- Western states strongly reject Israel's Gaza takeover plan IRNA 10 Aug 2025 -- Foreign ministers of Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, alongside the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the Israeli regime's decision to launch a new large-scale military operation to take over Gaza City, according to the European External Action Service (EEAS).
- Presidents of Ukraine and France Exchanged Views on the Diplomatic Situation President of Ukraine 09 Aug 2025
- PM call with President Macron of France: 9 August 2025 Gov.UK 09 Aug 2025
- Saudi, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Gaza Developments SPA 08 Aug 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah today held a phone call with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, with whom he discussed recent developments in Gaza Strip and their related security and humanitarian repercussions
- Iran nuclear: letter from E3 foreign ministers, 8 August 2025 UK FCDO 08 Aug 2025
- Iran's envoy to UN slams French 'hypocrisy' over nuclear proliferation Press TV 08 Aug 2025 -- Iran has sharply denounced France at the United Nations, saying Paris is distorting facts and promoting double standards over Tehran's nuclear program while ignoring Israel's undeclared arsenal.
- Joint Statement on Hong Kong Arrest Warrants US Dept. of State 08 Aug 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America and other members of the G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the European Union) as well as G7 RRM associate members (Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) regarding Hong Kong arrest warrants.
- Presidents of Ukraine and France Exchanged Details of Contacts with Partners President of Ukraine 07 Aug 2025
- Press Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France(01) 07/08/2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Aug 2025 -- Algerian authorities carefully examined the letter addressed by the French President to his Prime Minister, as well as the explanations provided on August 7th to the Chargé d'affaires at the Algerian embassy in France by the Quai d'Orsay.
- Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - France (02) 07.08.2025 Algeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Aug 2025 -- The Chargé d'Affaires at the embassy of the French Republic in Algeria was summoned to the ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Director of Immunities and Privileges, the ministry said in a statement.
- Algeria slams vows harsh retaliation against France's visa crackdown Press TV 07 Aug 2025 -- Algeria has strongly rejected recent French visa restrictions targeting Algerian diplomats, pledging to impose reciprocal measures as the diplomatic rift between the two countries intensifies.
- Soldiers bid adieu to French comrades Australia DOD 07 Aug 2025 -- In the Townsville Field Training Area, Australian and French soldiers marked a military partnership milestone as they worked side by side during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, the first time Mainland French Armed Forces participated in the exercise.
- Secretary Rubio's Call with French Foreign Minister Barrot US Dept. of State 04 Aug 2025
- Underestimation of PL-15 missile range leads to Indian Rafale jet's downing by Pakistan's J-10 aircraft: media Global Times 03 Aug 2025 -- A report by Reuters on Saturday offered more insights into how Pakistan's Chinese-made J-10 fighter jet shot down India's cutting-edge Rafale fighter jet during the two countries' clash on May 7. According to the report, the Rafale pilots underestimated the range of Chinese-made PL-15 missile fired by the J-10.
- E3 has no legal right to snap back UN sanctions: Gharibabadi IRNA 03 Aug 2025 -- Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy for legal and international affairs at Foreign Ministry has presented a report to the Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on the recent meeting with the three European countries on several issues, including the so-called "snapback mechanism."
- European troika failed to fulfill nuclear obligations, has no right to trigger snapback: Iran deputy FM Press TV 03 Aug 2025 -- An Iranian negotiator says the European troika - Britain, France, and Germany - has failed to fulfill its obligations as per the 2015 nuclear agreement and therefore has no right to trigger the so-called snapback mechanism against Iran.
- Sergiy Boyev holds meeting with newly appointed French Defence Attaché to Ukraine to discuss arms deliveries, joint projects, and funding mechanisms Ukraine MOD 02 Aug 2025
- Foreign Ministry dismisses 'unfounded and absurd' Western accusations against Iran IRNA 01 Aug 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has dismissed the latest allegations levelled by the United States, France, and other Western countries against Iran, describing them as a clear diversion tactic aimed at distracting public attention from the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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