European countries are set for Iran talks, but expectations for a breakthrough are low
Summary
Germany, France, and the United Kingdom will hold talks with Iran in Istanbul, aiming to restart discussions on Iran's nuclear program. They warned Iran that they might bring back sanctions if no progress is made. These three countries, along with others, negotiated a deal with Iran in 2015 to limit its nuclear activities.Key Facts
- Germany, France, and the UK are meeting with Iran to discuss its nuclear program.
- The talks will happen in Istanbul on Friday.
- In 2015, a nuclear agreement called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was made with Iran.
- The U.S. left the JCPOA in 2018 under President Trump and reinstated sanctions on Iran.
- European countries can reimpose UN sanctions on Iran if it breaks the 2015 deal; these are "snapback" sanctions.
- Iran stopped cooperating with nuclear inspectors after the U.S. attacked its nuclear sites in June.
- European nations want Iran to work again with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- The three European countries are ready to reimpose sanctions by the end of August without clear progress from Iran.
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