Overview

• The UK, France and Germany formally notified the UN Security Council, launching a 30‑day process that would automatically restore suspended resolutions unless the Council acts to maintain sanctions relief, including measures such as asset freezes, an arms embargo and missile restrictions.
• The E3 accuse Iran of clear and deliberate breaches of the 2015 nuclear deal, citing expanded enrichment toward roughly 60% purity and limits on IAEA verification and monitoring.
• Tehran denounced the action as illegal and invalid, pledged an “appropriate” response and warned the step would gravely undermine its cooperation with the IAEA.
• UN Secretary‑General António Guterres urged the parties to use the 30‑day period for diplomacy, while the United States welcomed the decision and said it remains available for direct talks with Iran.
• European ministers offered to extend the process if Iran restored IAEA cooperation, accounted for about 400 kg of 60% enriched uranium and reengaged with the US, an offer Iran rejected as E3-alleged noncompliance drew split reactions from Israel, which praised the move, and Russia, which said it lacked legal basis.