Iran Declares It No Longer Bound by Nuclear Program Restrictions
TEHRAN: Iran has officially announced that it is no longer bound by any international restrictions on its nuclear program, marking the expiration of the 2015 nuclear deal and UN Security Council Resolution 2231. In a statement, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that as of today, “all provisions of the agreement imposing restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities…
TEHRAN: Iran has officially announced that it is no longer bound by any international restrictions on its nuclear program, marking the expiration of the 2015 nuclear deal and UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
In a statement, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that as of today, “all provisions of the agreement imposing restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities and related administrative mechanisms have become null and void.” However, the ministry reaffirmed Iran’s “strong commitment to diplomacy.”
Message to the United Nations
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi informed the UN Security Council that Resolution 2231 — which endorsed the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — “has officially reached its end.”
He emphasized that the nuclear accord represented a shared belief among the international community that diplomacy and multilateral engagement were the best ways to resolve differences. Araghchi, however, accused the United States of violating its commitments early on, unilaterally withdrawing from the deal, and reinstating “illegal sanctions” that were later expanded.
Iran’s Position: The West Violated the Deal
The Iranian diplomat said Washington’s actions amounted to “serious violations of international law and the UN Charter,” undermining the implementation of the accord. He added that European parties also failed to fulfill their obligations and instead imposed further sanctions on Iranian entities and individuals.
Araghchi stated that the U.S. and Europe’s “excessive demands” and continued sanctions had effectively nullified the core purpose of the nuclear agreement.
He reaffirmed that Iran has always maintained a “constructive and positive approach” to facilitate a full U.S. return to the deal.
