Iran recalls envoys from Britain, France and Germany ahead of UN nuclear sanctions
- Last updated: September 27, 2025 | 14:02
A flag flutters above the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Canberra, Australia. Poto used for an illustrative purpose. Reuters
Iran on Saturday recalled its ambassadors to France, Germany and the United Kingdom ahead of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme being reimplemented.
The three nations had pushed forward what diplomats refer to as "snapback" sanctions on Iran over it not cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency and not holding direct talks with the United States.
Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported the move, saying the ambassadors would be recalled for consultations.
The sanctions are due to resume at 0000 GMT on Sunday (4am UAE time).
The measure will again freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of Iran's ballistic missile programme, among other measures.
Associated Press