Iran warns of 'harsh' response if snapback triggered

Iran will respond forcefully if Western powers move to restore UN sanctions, a parliamentary spokesman said after a closed-door briefing.

Ebrahim Rezaei, speaking for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, quoted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying, “If the snapback mechanism is activated, our reaction will be harsh.”

Araghchi, who led the recent round of talks with the US, said Tehran remains committed to diplomacy but will not negotiate under threat. He insisted uranium enrichment must continue inside Iran.

Several lawmakers criticized the talks as unproductive and said sanctions relief remains out of reach.