DEVELOPING: West Warns Iran Not to Escalate Amid Imposed Sanctions by UK, Germany, France

Breaking News: West Warns Iran Not to Escalate Amid Imposed Sanctions The UK, France, and Germany have issued a joint statement warning Iran not to escalate tensions as UN sanctions are reimposed on the country. The sanctions, which were lifted in 2016, were reinstated at midnight GMT on Saturday. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the re-imposition of international sanctions as "unfair, unjust, and illegal". However, the Western countries have urged Iran to refrain from any escalatory action, stating that the reimposition of UN sanctions is not the end of diplomacy. The three countries had "no choice" but to bring back the sweeping measures against Tehran due to its continued nuclear escalation and lack of cooperation. The sanctions are expected to have a significant impact on Iran's economy. Iran stepped up banned nuclear activity after the US quit the deal in 2016, leading to the reimposition of UN sanctions. The country has insisted it has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. The current situation remains tense as the Western countries and Iran engage in diplomatic efforts. Further developments are expected in the coming hours and days. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*