Russia strongly condemns the decision of the UK, Germany and France (E3) to restore sanctions against Iran, the Russian MFA said.
More statements by the ministry on the matter:
The E3 has no legal grounds for using the mechanism to reimpose sanctions against Iran;
Russia urges the countries to reconsider their decision before it leads to irreparable consequences;
Russia considers it important to prevent new escalation around Iran's nuclear program;
Policy of confrontation with Tehran, led by Europe, has no prospects;
Restoring constructive dialogue between parties to avoid new crisis over Iran's nuclear program paramount now.