Europe Threatens Snapback Sanctions as Iran Faces Nuclear Deal Deadline

Iran is set to resume nuclear talks with the UK, France, and Germany in Istanbul amid escalating tensions over its nuclear program.

The European powers have issued an ultimatum, warning that if Iran does not make concrete progress toward a new nuclear agreement by the end of August, they will reimpose tough United Nations sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 deal. Iran, in turn, has threatened to abandon nuclear restrictions and warned of regional insecurity if sanctions are restored. Both sides blame each other for the collapse of the previous agreement, and Iran has ruled out direct talks with the US for now.

The outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for regional stability and global non-proliferation efforts.