Iran Outlines Strategic Response to European Trigger Mechanism Activation
TEHRAN – In response to the European troika’s activation of the so-called “trigger mechanism,” a senior Iranian lawmaker has stated that the Islamic Republic possesses a broad spectrum of strategic options and will take decisive action, with the final decision to be communicated to the Iranian people.
A History of Unfulfilled Commitments
Esmail Kowsari, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, addressed the recent European move. He reiterated Iran’s longstanding position that when an agreement is reached, all parties must adhere to their commitments.
“The JCPOA was signed nearly nine years ago, and the Islamic Republic of Iran fulfilled all its obligations,” Kowsari stated. “However, the United States did not remain committed to its obligations, tore up the agreement, and the Europeans also failed to act on their commitments. Therefore, the discussion of continuing the JCPOA and mechanisms like snapback is essentially meaningless.”
The Path of Confrontation vs. Diplomacy
The lawmaker emphasized that instead of lifting sanctions, the opposing side increased them. He argued that from a legal standpoint, the core of the original agreement has been nullified by these actions.
Kowsari underscored Iran’s readiness to respond to any aggressive posture. “If the other side wants to use the path of force, we also know how to stand against them. The Islamic Republic of Iran has never been the initiator of war or wrongdoing. It is they who always act wrongly and seek to achieve their objectives through force, military power, and bombing.”
He expressed confidence in Iran’s position, noting that the 45-year experience of the Islamic Revolution has demonstrated that external powers have been unable to overcome the Iranian nation, a resilience that will continue with divine grace.
A Calculated and Decisive Response
Regarding Iran’s specific response to the activation of the trigger mechanism, Kowsari concluded, “Multiple options are before us. A final decision will be made, and the result will be communicated to the people.” This indicates a deliberate and strategic process is underway to formulate Iran’s official response to the latest developments.