European powers—Britain, France, and Germany—have issued an ultimatum to Iran: make concrete progress on its nuclear program by the end of August or face the reimposition of tough United Nations sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.
In response, Iran is seeking support from Russia and China to counter the threat and is warning of serious consequences, including abandoning nuclear limits and regional security commitments, if sanctions return. High-stakes talks are set for Istanbul, marking the first major negotiations since recent regional escalations. The diplomatic standoff underscores Europe's limited leverage and the risk of further isolation for Iran if no agreement is reached.
The outcome could reshape Middle East security and global nonproliferation efforts.
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