Russia warned that new international sanctions against Iran could have "irreparable consequences," after Europeans announced the initiation of a procedure at the UN.

Moscow recently condemned the decision of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to resume sanctions against Iran, warning that this could lead to a new crisis in the nuclear file. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for a return to constructive dialogue to avoid escalating tensions. China also emphasized that any action by the Security Council should promote negotiations, not confrontation. These events come after the recent negotiations in Geneva, where Europeans accused Iran of failing to meet its nuclear commitments.