Iranian MP: Tehran Knows How to Counter Western Sanctions
Ali Keshvari of Parliament’s Article 90 Commission rejects European snapback move, stresses stronger ties with China and Russia
Iran, PUREWILAYAH.COM - A member of the Presiding Board of the Article 90 Commission of the Iranian Parliament, Ali Keshvari, said Iran is well prepared to counter sanctions imposed by the United States and European governments.
“For years, comprehensive sanctions have been imposed against the country, and Iran knows very well how to counter them,” Keshvari stated in an interview with Mehr News Agency.
Response to Snapback Mechanism
Keshvari condemned the recent move by the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to reinstate expired UN Security Council sanctions through the so-called snapback mechanism.
He described the decision as neither new nor legitimate, recalling the United States’ unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018.
On August 28, the European trio notified the UN Security Council of their intention to invoke the snapback process, a 30-day procedure aimed at restoring all UN sanctions against Iran.
Iran has rejected the move as unlawful, accusing the Europeans of aligning with US pressure instead of honoring their commitments under the JCPOA.
Economic and Diplomatic Alternatives
The lawmaker highlighted Iran’s growing cooperation with countries such as China and Russia as an effective countermeasure.
He said that expanding financial and diplomatic exchanges with like-minded states, particularly through national currencies, could have a significant positive impact on Iran’s economy.
Keshvari also stressed the importance of entering nuclear negotiations in a fair atmosphere. He insisted that Iran’s participation must be based on securing its national interests rather than accepting one-sided demands.
On Friday, the UN Security Council convened to review a draft resolution that would have extended the suspension of sanctions against Iran before the snapback deadline expired. However, the resolution failed to pass, leaving open the prospect of renewed international restrictions. (PW)