Summary
Iran, France, Germany, and the UK are set to hold nuclear talks in Istanbul. These talks come after the European countries warned of reimposing international sanctions on Iran if negotiations don't resume.
Key Facts
- Iran, France, Germany, and the UK are holding nuclear talks in Istanbul.
- These talks follow a warning from France, Germany, and the UK about resuming sanctions on Iran.
- Sanctions had been lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal that the US left in 2018.
- Iran accused the US of being involved in an Israeli attack on its nuclear sites.
- A ceasefire between Iran and external military attackers began on June 24.
- Russia continues to support Iran and discussed the situation with Iranian officials.
- The European countries involved are known as the E3.
- If talks fail, the E3 might restore UN sanctions by the end of August.
