European ministers tell Rubio they'll trigger "snapback" sanctions against Iran Thursday
Summary
France, Germany, the U.K., and the EU plan to activate "snapback" sanctions against Iran on Thursday. This move will reinstate UN sanctions previously lifted by the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, increasing economic pressure on Iran and possibly prompting retaliation. The European countries aim to push Iran to negotiate over its nuclear activities.Key Facts
- France, Germany, the U.K., and the EU informed the U.S. about triggering "snapback" sanctions against Iran.
- "Snapback" sanctions mean that UN sanctions lifted as part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal will be reinstated.
- These countries want Iran to restart negotiations on a nuclear deal and allow UN inspectors to check its enriched uranium.
- Iran has threatened to leave the nuclear non-proliferation treaty if the "snapback" mechanism is triggered.
- A recent meeting in Geneva between Iran and European powers ended without agreements.
- Iran’s deputy foreign minister indicated that Iran might stop cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) if sanctions are triggered.
- The European countries intend to complete the "snapback" process before October, when Russia will preside over the UN Security Council.
- The European powers remain open to diplomatic talks with Iran during the "snapback" process.
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