Britain, France, and Germany have warned Iran that unless it agrees to a new nuclear deal by the end of August, they will trigger the UN 'snapback' mechanism to reimpose tough international sanctions.
Iran has agreed to hold urgent talks with these European powers in Istanbul, but tensions remain high as Tehran blames Europe for the collapse of the 2015 nuclear agreement. Iranian officials have threatened to abandon nuclear restrictions and escalate uranium enrichment if sanctions return. The diplomatic standoff is further complicated by shifting alliances, with Iran also consulting Russia and China.
The outcome of these talks could have significant consequences for regional security and global non-proliferation efforts.
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