Iranian MP warns triggered snapback could spark broader regional war

The European trio’s move to trigger the UN snapback mechanism against Iran could ignite a major new war in the region, Iranian MP Fadahossein Maleki warned on Friday, calling it a dangerous escalation that threatens not just Iran but neighboring countries as well.

“If the snapback takes full effect, we could be on the verge of a severe war that would not only threaten Iran’s interests but also destabilize the entire region,” said Maleki, a member of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, in remarks to Didban Iran.

Maleki said the 30-day window before sanctions formally return is a test for the UN Security Council — and for regional diplomacy — to prevent further escalation. He warned that the consequences of conflict could exceed the recent 12-day war and ripple through the global economy.

Maleki pointed to the Russia-China draft resolution extending the implementation of Resolution 2231. If passed, it could block the automatic return of sanctions and prevent conflict, he said.

The lawmaker warned that if war erupts, its scope will not be limited to Iran. “Even regional governments that remain silent will be impacted — their silence could widen the war,” he said.