Overview

• Britain, France, and Germany formally triggered the UN snapback mechanism on August 28, starting a 30-day process to reimpose JCPOA-related sanctions unless reversed.
• First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref vowed Iran would not bow to pressure, questioned the Europeans’ legal authority, and said Tehran will decide its response if sanctions return.
• EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas dismissed Iran’s legal challenge and said the 30-day period should be used to pursue diplomacy.
• Iran has enriched uranium to about 60 percent and suspended routine IAEA cooperation in July following attacks on its nuclear sites, a key sticking point for any de-escalation.
• Tehran highlights outreach to China and the SCO as it faces economic strain, while Russia and China publicly oppose the snapback move.