Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks as 'snapback' sanctions loom

Ahead of an August 31 deadline imposed by France, Britain and Germany, to trigger a "snapback" sanctions mechanism, Iran on Friday agreed to resume nuclear talks with the "E3" European countries next week. The Israel-Iran war in June has added pressure on the European powers to reach a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

Aug 23, 2025 - 00:03
Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks as 'snapback' sanctions loom
Ahead of an August 31 deadline imposed by France, Britain and Germany, to trigger a "snapback" sanctions mechanism, Iran on Friday agreed to resume nuclear talks with the "E3" European countries next week. The Israel-Iran war in June has added pressure on the European powers to reach a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.