Iran may respond harshly if IAEA resolution triggers ‘snapback’ – Farhikhtegan

Iran could take far-reaching steps beyond nuclear measures if Western powers trigger the snapback mechanism following an expected resolution by the IAEA Board of Governors, the hardline Farhikhtegan daily warned on Sunday.

Citing unnamed officials, the paper said Tehran's response may include boosting uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels, installing advanced centrifuges at the underground Fordow site, and reducing cooperation with the IAEA — including curbing inspections and disabling surveillance cameras.

The paper also said that Iran’s threat to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), first issued years ago, remains on the table but is now seen as a minimum response, given Iran's enhanced enrichment capabilities.

“The time for symbolic threats is over,” Farhikhtegan wrote.