New Delhi: The United Nations has reimposed wide-ranging sanctions, including an arms embargo, on Iran over its nuclear program, reigniting tensions in the Middle East amid fears of possible US-Israeli military action. The decision, driven by Britain, France, and Germany through the “snapback” mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal, comes as Iran’s economy struggles under existing US and European restrictions.
Tehran responded by recalling its ambassadors from London, Paris, and Berlin for consultations and pledging a “firm but calibrated” reply. Iranian officials warned against coercion but stressed that the country would remain within the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), signalling defiance while attempting to maintain diplomatic legitimacy.
Britain, France, and Germany accused Ira