News | Gharibabadi: Europe has no legal basis to implement the snapback; Yemen’s Ansarullah: Insulting Quran is a crime with direct U.S. support

Pars Today – The Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that activating the “snapback” mechanism would affect Iran’s engagement with the IAEA.

According to Pars Today, citing IRNA, Kazem Gharibabadi, Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Wednesday after returning from the latest round of Iran–European Troika talks in Geneva that, in this round of negotiations, Iran clearly explained that the Europeans are not legally in a position to activate the snapback mechanism and that there is no legal basis for their actions.

Gharibabadi emphasized that the prospects and countermeasures Iran would take if the three European countries attempt to misuse this process are clear to the other side. He stated that Iran stressed to Europe that the choice is theirs: they can either take a confrontational path or engage in dialogue and cooperation. This approach allows the Europeans to make decisions after carefully reviewing the outcomes of the meeting. He added that Iran is prepared for both scenarios — for cooperation and engagement, as well as, if they seek to abuse this legal mechanism and Resolution 221, Iran will naturally respond, the scope of which has already been outlined. He expressed hope that Europe will act wisely.

Russia: IAEA activities at Bushehr plant resumed

Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, announced on X that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) activities at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant have resumed. On Wednesday, Ulyanov added that Tehran has once again demonstrated that even after illegal and scandalous military attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, which are under IAEA safeguards, it remains a responsible member of the agency.

Ansarullah: Desecration of the Quran by American- Zionist candidate is a blatant attack on Islam

The political office of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement issued a statement strongly condemning the desecration of the Quran by an American- Zionist candidate in the U.S. congressional elections, describing it as a clear assault on Islam, an incitement to Muslim sentiments, and a desecration of religious sanctities. The movement emphasized that this crime took place under the direct support and encouragement of the U.S. government, which fully serves Zionism and acts under its directives.

Belgium seeks to recognize Palestine and impose sanctions on Israel

News sources report that the Belgian government is considering a significant political step: recognizing the State of Palestine and imposing direct sanctions on the Israeli regime. If implemented, Belgium would join the group of countries that have openly announced their intention to impose restrictions and punitive measures against Tel Aviv.

Greek Journalists’ Association Calls for Protection of Media Activists in Gaza

The Journalists’ Association in Athens, Greece, issued a statement urging the government to support international initiatives aimed at ensuring the safety of journalists and media activists in the Gaza Strip. The association further emphasized that the current situation underscores the urgent need to adopt international measures to stop the massacre of civilians and guarantee the security of journalists.

International Organization: Famine in Gaza is deliberate and manufactured

Gauthier Surpo, head of the international organization “Save the Children,” described the starving of civilians as an intentional policy and a form of warfare in its worst manifestation. He added that the Israeli regime has the capacity to end this famine tonight but has rejected appeals from dozens of NGOs to deliver aid to Gaza.

Moscow opposes deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, once again emphasized Moscow’s opposition to the deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Rejecting speculation that Russia might agree to such a deployment, Peskov stated that Russia holds a negative view regarding the dispatch of European military forces to Ukraine as peacekeepers.

U.S. 50% tariff on imports from India comes into effect

Following an order from the U.S. president, the American government implemented an approximate 50% tariff on all imported goods from India starting Wednesday, with half of this rate announced as a “penalty” for India’s purchase of Russian oil.