Iran now working on several options in case of Security Council’s ‘snapback’ against Tehran

Six world powers recently deliberated on the restoration of U.N. sanctions on Iran if the latter breaks the terms of their deal. While the new understanding calls for a possible "snapback" against Iran, the country is also preparing its own response in case the six powers break the said agreement.

The six powers, composed of the United States, Germany, Britain, France, China and Russia have come to a conclusion against a possible sanctions "snapback" in the event that Iran fails to deliver on their side of the agreement, Reuters reported.

The officials said that the new agreement calls for a deliberation by a dispute-resolution panel, which is most likely comprised of the six powers and Iran in case Tehran is alleged to have broken their side of the deal.

The six powers have also agreed that the U.N sanctions on Iran would be restored if the latter was found to be non-compliant with the terms of the agreement. The six powers and Security Council will then make sure that they are updated on Iran's nuclear program, which is being reported regularly by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

While the six powers and the Security Council are looking into possible ways of creating a sanctions "snapback" against Iran, the country is also doing the same by exploring their options in case the other side of the agreement breaks their terms.

"At least three or four different suggestions have been put on the table, which are being reviewed. Iran can also immediately resume its activities if the other parties involved do not fulfill their obligations under the deal," said a senior Iranian diplomat.

Washington previously expressed their concerns over the 'snapback' on Iran sanctions. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said that Washington wants the 'snapback' to be automatically reversible, citing Russia and China's slew of vetoes as possible hurdles in restoring the sanctions, Business Insider reported.

"We're going to do so in a manner that doesn't require Russian and Chinese support or a vote for snapback... because we are in a different world in 2015 than we were when the sanctions architecture was put in place," she said.