The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejects and, in the strongest possible terms, condemns the unlawful notification submitted by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3) to the Security Council in relation to Resolution 2231 (2015). This unjustifiable measure, being in contravention of the Dispute Resolution Mechanism (DRM) provided under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), constitutes an illegal and unfounded attempt to reinstate annulled resolutions and stands in manifest contradiction to Resolution 2231 (2015). As emphasized repeatedly in numerous prior communications with the Security Council of the United Nations, the three European States possess neither legal nor moral standing to resort to the so-called “snapback” mechanism. Their notification is, therefore, null, void, devoid of validity, and without any legal effect whatsoever. The dispute resolution mechanism enshrined in the JCPOA forms an essential and inseparable part of this framework, intentionally designed as a multi-stage and consultative process to preclude any abuse thereof by any party—particularly by such States as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom, who themselves have failed to honor their own commitments. As confirmed by certain members of the Council, most notably China and Russia, the three European States have not observed the prerequisites of the dispute resolution mechanism envisaged in both the JCPOA and Resolution 2231. Their notification is thus a legally defective attempt to abuse Resolution 2231 for the purpose of pursuing a biased political agenda against Iran. Furthermore, given that these States have, over an extended period, gravely breached their obligations and aligned themselves with the unlawful withdrawal and coercive measures of the United States, they can in no manner lay claim to the status of “good-faith parties.” Nor may they justify their unlawful conduct by reference to Iran’s remedial measures—measures which have been incremental, proportionate, and fully consistent with Iran’s lawful rights under the JCPOA. Irrespective of all legal and political arguments regarding the record of the matter, the abuse of the said mechanism at a time when Iran’s nuclear facilities have sustained severe damage as a result of the unlawful attack of a former JCPOA participant is an evident manifestation of bad faith. By willfully disregarding the broader context and distorting the chain of events, the three States, in effect, reward the violator while punishing the victim. It was the United States, and not Iran, that unilaterally withdrew from the JCPOA and reinstated sanctions in 2018. It was the European Union and the three European States, and not Iran, that failed to fulfill their commitments to mitigate the economic consequences of the U.S. withdrawal. It was likewise the European Union and the three European States, and not Iran, that not only neglected to implement their obligations on Transition Day (18 October 2023), but further imposed new unlawful sanctions against Iranian civilian airlines and shipping companies. This decision of the three European States will gravely undermine the ongoing course of interaction and cooperation between Iran and the Agency. Such provocative and unnecessary escalation shall be met with appropriate responses. The course pursued by the three European States, if not contained, will bear grave consequences for the credibility and integrity of the Security Council. Resort to the so-called snapback mechanism without due process and without the presentation of valid legal grounds not only erodes confidence in the decisions of the Council, but likewise imperils international peace and security. The Islamic Republic of Iran underscores that such a decision must be firmly rejected by all responsible members of the international community. Over the past years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has demonstrated utmost restraint and its sustained commitment to diplomatic engagement in order to preserve the JCPOA and to seek a negotiated solution. The Islamic Republic of Iran remains prepared to engage constructively with other members of the Security Council who are sincerely committed to preserving diplomacy and to averting an artificial crisis that serves the interest of none. The first fundamental step in this course is the categorical rejection of the unlawful, unfounded, and politically motivated attempt of the three European States to reinstate annulled resolutions against a State that has consistently demonstrated restraint and commitment to dialogue. The official statement of the Islamic Republic of Iran in response to this action of the three European States shall be issued forthwith and registered as a document of the Security Council.