Overview

• Germany, France and the UK are preparing to activate the JCPOA snapback at the UN as soon as Thursday if Tehran does not shift, starting a 30‑day countdown for UN measures to return.
• The latest E3–Iran meeting in Geneva ended without a breakthrough, with European diplomats saying talks remain open even as their end‑of‑August ultimatum approaches.
• IAEA personnel have reentered Iran, Rafael Grossi confirmed, with initial work limited to the Bushehr reactor as access to the enrichment sites at Natanz and Fordow remains unresolved and Tehran says full cooperation has not resumed.
• The push reflects the looming October 18 expiry of the Europeans’ snapback leverage under Resolution 2231, while Moscow has circulated a rival draft to extend 2231 that diplomats say would undercut the E3 plan.
• The IAEA reports Iran has enriched uranium up to about 60% with a stockpile exceeding 9,200 kilograms; Tehran insists its program is peaceful and has warned against sanctions, including threats to leave the NPT.