Overview

• Iran will hold talks with the UK, France, and Germany (E3) in Rome on Friday to address tensions and align positions on nuclear negotiations.
• The meeting precedes a fourth round of indirect US-Iran nuclear talks, mediated by Oman, scheduled for Saturday in Rome.
• The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on an IRGC procurement network, which Iran criticized as a counterproductive move during negotiations.
• European ministers have warned of reinstating UN sanctions if no progress is made, further heightening pressure on Iran to reach a deal.
• Iran has exceeded the 2015 nuclear deal’s enrichment limits, fueling Western concerns over potential weaponization, which Tehran denies.