European powers—Britain, France, and Germany—have warned Iran that unless it makes concrete progress on its nuclear program by the end of August, they will restore tough United Nations sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Talks are set to resume in Istanbul, with both sides seeking to avoid escalation but facing mounting distrust and accusations of broken commitments. Iran has threatened to retaliate and potentially abandon nuclear limits if sanctions are reimposed, raising fears of further regional instability. The so-called 'snapback' mechanism would automatically reinstate previous UN sanctions, significantly increasing Iran's international isolation.
The diplomatic standoff comes amid shifting alliances, with Iran also consulting Russia and China, and underscores the high stakes for regional and global security.
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