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 reimpose tough United Nations sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Talks are set to resume in Istanbul, with the focus on avoiding escalation rather than achieving a breakthrough. Iran has threatened to retaliate and potentially abandon nuclear restrictions if sanctions are restored, blaming Europe for the collapse of the original agreement. The so-called 'snapback' mechanism allows for the automatic reinstatement of previous UN sanctions, raising the stakes for both sides.
The diplomatic standoff comes amid shifting alliances, with Iran also consulting Russia and China, and growing concerns about regional security.
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