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The article, originally published in *The Hindu* on August 16, 2025, reports on China’s opposition to potential sanctions on Iran’s nuclear program. This stance follows a warning from Britain, France, and Germany (the E3) to the UN that they might reimpose sanctions if a diplomatic solution isn’t found by the end of August. The E3 cited Iran’s breaches of the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), particularly the buildup of uranium beyond permitted levels. Iran is working with China and Russia to prevent sanctions, while European countries express concerns about Iran’s reduced cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog following Israel’s war with Iran. The JCPOA effectively collapsed after the U.S. withdrawal in 2018. The agreement includes a snapback mechanism allowing sanctions to be restored.

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**China Rejects Iran Sanctions as E3 Threatens Re-Imposition**

**Beijing, August 16, 2025 (The Hindu) –** China has voiced its opposition to reimposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, following a joint warning from Britain, France, and Germany (the E3) to the United Nations. The E3 nations have threatened to reinstate sanctions if a diplomatic resolution is not reached by the end of August.

The move comes after the E3, in a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, cited Iran’s breaches of the 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Specifically, the E3 highlighted Iran’s accumulation of uranium exceeding permitted levels under the deal.

“Reimposing sanctions was not conducive to the diplomatic effort for the early resumption of talks,” stated Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian in a statement released today. China maintains that such actions would undermine trust-building efforts.

Iran has confirmed it is collaborating with China and Russia to prevent the reimposition of sanctions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the predicted economic impacts of the sanctions have been exaggerated and that Iran has tools to respond.

European countries have been increasingly vocal about Iran’s suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog. This development follows a 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June 2025, during which Israel reportedly targeted Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

The 2015 JCPOA effectively collapsed after the United States, under the Trump administration, withdrew from the agreement in 2018 and reinstated sanctions. While European nations attempted to salvage the deal, its future remains uncertain as its termination date approaches in October.

The JCPOA includes a “snapback mechanism” that allows for the re-imposition of sanctions.

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