On Monday, 17 March, Iran’s nuclear programme was a key focus of urgent discussions on Middle Eastern affairs. During the emergency EU Foreign Ministers Summit in Brussels, supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) rallied outside, calling on the European Union to trigger the UN snapback mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions and designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Protesters warned that Iran’s nuclear threat is now imminent, as the regime moves dangerously close to building a nuclear bomb. They also highlighted Tehran’s escalating regional destabilization and terrorist activities, which now pose a direct threat to European security. Demonstrators urged the EU to take immediate actions to counter this growing danger before it is too late, writes Ali Bagheri, Ph.D. president of International Freedom of Speech Alliance (IFSA).
Triggering the snapback mechanism
Recent developments initiated on Sunday, 9 March 9, amidst a storm of international concern, Iran announced it would “consider” talks with the U.S. regarding its nuclear program. This overture arrives like a wolf in sheep’s clothing—a calculated distraction as Tehran races towards nuclear capability. Just last week, IAEA reports laid bare the stark reality: Iran has amassed enough near weapons-grade uranium to construct six atomic bombs. With the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) expiring in October, leaving no restrictions on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and with a two-decade-long record of deception and manipulation, these “talks” are nothing more than a cynical ploy to buy time. It is a delay tactic designed to prevent the E3 (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) from finally triggering the snapback mechanism and reinstating UN sanctions—the only language the Iranian regime understands.
This charade must end. As revealed in January by the Defense and Strategic Research Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), based on reports from the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), the Sanjarian site, now known as the Meshkat Complex, is a hub of intensified activity. This highly secretive location is dedicated to the research and development of nuclear detonation technologies, including the crucial Exploding Bridgewire (EBW) detonators. These are not idle pursuits; they represent tangible steps toward a nuclear arsenal.
The gravity of the situation cannot be overstated. Recent IAEA reports confirm the stark figures:
Uranium Stockpile: Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile stands at a staggering 8,294 kilograms, 40 times the JCPOA limit.
20% Enrichment: Iran holds over 606 kilograms of uranium enriched to 20%, with prohibited activities continuing at the Fordow plant.
60% Enrichment: A chilling 274 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%—enough for six nuclear bombs—has been accumulated.
Unanswered Questions: Iran continues to stonewall IAEA inquiries into traces of enriched uranium at four undeclared sites.
The EU and E3 have voiced concerns, but words are insufficient. The time for diplomatic niceties is long past.
What is the solution to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran?
The Iranian Resistance, the NCRI, which initially exposed Iran’s clandestine nuclear weaponry program in 2002, has consistently warned that, especially after the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s dictator, and significant setbacks to Iran’s proxy war strategy in the region, its nuclear weapons are a strategic imperative for the regime’s survival. They understand that abandoning these programs would precipitate their downfall. Therefore, the international community must act decisively.
To thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions, as called for by Maryam Rajavi (pictured), the President-elect of the NCRI, the following measures must be implemented immediately:
1. Activation of the snapback mechanism leading to the re-implementation of all the UN Security Council resolutions and shutting down of the regime’s entire nuclear program.
2. Placing this regime under Chapter VII of the UN Charter due to its threats to global peace and security.
Ultimately, the only lasting solution to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran is the overthrow of this regime by the Iranian people and their organized resistance. Triggering the snapback mechanism is not just a necessary step; it is the critical first move in a strategy that must include unwavering support for the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom.
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