Iran Faces Sanctions Showdown: Nuclear Talks with Europe Amid Threats to Exit Treaty

Iran is set to hold high-stakes nuclear talks with France, Britain, and Germany in Istanbul, as European powers threaten to reimpose UN sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.

In response, Iranian officials have warned they may withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if sanctions are reinstated, escalating tensions further. Iran is also seeking support from Russia and China to counter Western pressure and avoid the 'snapback' of global sanctions. The talks mark the first direct engagement since recent US and Israeli strikes, with both sides expressing skepticism about reaching a breakthrough.

The outcome could determine whether diplomacy prevails or if Iran faces renewed isolation and regional instability.