European powers—Britain, France, and Germany—have set an August deadline for Iran to make concrete progress on its nuclear program or face the reimposition of tough United Nations sanctions.
The talks, scheduled for Istanbul, mark a critical moment as the 2015 nuclear deal teeters on the brink of collapse, with both sides blaming each other for the impasse. Iran has warned that restoring sanctions would further complicate negotiations and could prompt it to abandon nuclear limits or escalate its program. The threat of 'snapback' sanctions is intended to pressure Iran back to the negotiating table, but Tehran insists the European powers lack the legal and moral authority to trigger such measures.
The outcome of these talks could have significant implications for regional security and the future of nuclear diplomacy.
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