European powers—Britain, France, and Germany—are set to resume nuclear talks with Iran in Istanbul, warning that UN sanctions will be reimposed by the end of August if Iran does not make concrete progress on its nuclear program.
The so-called 'snapback' mechanism would restore tough international sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, which has been faltering since the US withdrawal and Iran's subsequent breaches. Iran has responded with threats to abandon nuclear limits and escalate its program if sanctions return, blaming Europe for the deal's collapse. The talks are expected to focus on de-escalation and avoiding further deterioration, rather than achieving a breakthrough.
The diplomatic standoff is further complicated by shifting alliances, with Iran also consulting Russia and China, and by the looming deadline that could mark a new phase of isolation for Tehran.
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