【环球财经】恢复制裁“箭在弦上” 伊核问题走向何方

Core Viewpoint - The UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution to continue lifting sanctions on Iran, increasing the risk of Iran facing renewed UN sanctions [1][2] Group 1: Mechanism of "Snapback Sanctions" - The "snapback sanctions" mechanism allows any signatory of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to request the UN Security Council to restore sanctions if Iran is deemed to have "seriously violated" the agreement [1] - The UK, France, and Germany initiated this mechanism on August 28, citing Iran's violations of the nuclear agreement [1] Group 2: US Responsibility - The current impasse in the Iran nuclear issue is attributed to a series of unilateral actions by the US government, including its withdrawal from the nuclear deal in 2018 and the re-imposition of sanctions [3] - Since May 2019, Iran has gradually ceased compliance with parts of the nuclear agreement, although it has stated that these measures are "reversible" [3] - The US has threatened military action against Iran while demanding negotiations, but Iran has rejected the demand to completely abandon uranium enrichment [3] Group 3: Future of the Iran Nuclear Issue - Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the actions of the European countries as illegal and provocative, while also stating that diplomatic channels remain open [5] - Iran has a week to engage in diplomatic discussions with the UK, France, and Germany to prevent the restoration of sanctions [5] - Iranian officials have warned that if sanctions are restored, they may cease cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and consider withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons [5][6] - Analysts suggest that such a withdrawal would end international oversight of Iran's nuclear activities, potentially leading to increased tensions in the Middle East [6]