Iran’s embassy in Vienna has responded to a joint statement from Britain, France, Germany, and Italy regarding potential sanctions relief. The European nations signaled a willingness to lift sanctions on Iran, a move Tehran characterizes not as a concession, but as a correction of an initial wrong. Iranian officials assert the original sanctions were illegitimate and that their removal simply reflects a return to a prior, lawful state. The embassy’s statement emphasizes that Iran is entitled to the removal of sanctions, rather than receiving a benefit. This response underscores ongoing tensions surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal and subsequent sanctions reimposed by the United States. The statement suggests Iran views the European position as a necessary step towards fulfilling existing obligations, not a gesture of goodwill.