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Pejman: We Choose to Activate the Snapback Mechanism and Will Not Deliver Enriched Uranium

Jan 23, 2026 January 23, 2026 1 min read 📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway

The Iranian government has indicated a preference for activating the snapback mechanism in response to U.S. demands, coinciding with a significant rise in the dollar's value in Iran. This decision reflects ongoing tensions in U.S.-Iran relations and the complexities of nuclear negotiations.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Iran's choice to activate the snapback mechanism signals a hardening stance against U.S. demands amid economic turmoil.

👥 Key Players

Ebrahim Raisi MENTIONED
President of Iran
"As the head of the Iranian government, his decisions significantly impact Iran's domestic and foreign policy, especially regarding nuclear negotiations."
United States MENTIONED
Key adversary in nuclear negotiations
"The U.S. has a major influence on international sanctions and diplomatic efforts related to Iran's nuclear program."

📰 What Happened

Iran's President announced the activation of the snapback mechanism in response to U.S. demands, prioritizing this over delivering enriched uranium. This decision comes amid a surge in the dollar's value in Iran.

  • The snapback mechanism allows for the re-imposition of sanctions if Iran does not comply with nuclear agreements.
  • The Iranian rial has significantly depreciated, with the dollar reaching 113,000 tomans.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This decision reflects Iran's strategy to resist U.S. pressure while managing internal economic challenges.
🌍 Regional: It may heighten tensions in the Middle East, affecting relationships with neighboring countries and regional security.
🌐 International: The U.S. and its allies may view this as a defiance of international norms, complicating diplomatic efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.

📚 Background

The snapback mechanism is part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which aimed to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. The U.S. withdrawal from the agreement in 2018 has led to increased tensions.

Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) U.S.-Iran relations
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article reflects the Iranian government's perspective, which may emphasize national sovereignty and resistance to foreign pressure.

As the price of the dollar in the Iranian market surged to 113,000 tomans following the activation of the snapback mechanism, the president of the Islamic Republic announced before departing New York for Tehran that if a choice must be made between 'the unreasonable demands of the Americans and the snapback,' the Iranian government will choose the snapback mechanism.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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