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 @ISIDEWITHNewsDiplomacyIranEuropeSanctionsNuclear Deal•••11mos ago

Iran Threatens to Exit Nuclear Treaty as Europe Mulls Sanctions 'Snapback'

Iran is warning it may withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if Britain, France, and Germany (the E3) trigger the UN 'snapback' mechanism to reimpose sanctions over its nuclear program.

The threat comes as Iran prepares for urgent talks with the E3 in Istanbul, while simultaneously seeking support from Russia and China to counter Western pressure. Tehran blames European powers for the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal and insists that reimposing sanctions would further complicate the standoff. The outcome of these talks could determine whether diplomacy prevails or if Iran faces renewed international isolation and economic penalties.

The situation remains tense, with regional security and global non-proliferation efforts hanging in the balance.

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U.S. Students Slide in Math, Science Test Scores

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