Russia said on Thursday the restoration of UN snapback sanctions on Iran was illegal and deepened the crisis over Tehran’s nuclear program, accusing Britain, France and Germany of manipulation.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told a news briefing, "Accordingly, the results... are legally null and void and cannot impose any legal obligations on other states," echoing the argument expressed by Tehran.
Moscow, which says it supports Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy, also condemned US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June.
