Iran Threatens Nuclear Treaty Exit as Europe Weighs Sanctions 'Snapback'

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

As the threat of a 'snapback' of sanctions looms, Iran is seeking support from Russia and China to counter Western pressure. High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the E3 are set for July 25 in Istanbul, marking the first such negotiations since recent escalations. Tehran blames European powers for the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal and insists that renewed sanctions would further complicate the standoff.

The outcome of these talks could determine whether diplomacy prevails or the nuclear crisis deepens.