Iran is set to resume nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany (the E3) in Istanbul, as European powers warn they will reimpose tough UN sanctions if no progress is made by the end of August.
The threat of activating the 'snapback' mechanism, which would restore sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, comes amid accusations from both sides over who is responsible for the deal's collapse. Iran has warned that reimposing sanctions would complicate the situation and has threatened to abandon nuclear restrictions or retaliate if sanctions return. The talks are expected to focus on de-escalation rather than a breakthrough, with the E3 leveraging the looming deadline to pressure Iran.
The diplomatic standoff is further complicated by Iran's shifting alliances with Russia and China, and the broader regional security implications.
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