Overview

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the E3 (Britain, France, and Germany) that using the snapback mechanism would lead to irreversible consequences, including the termination of Europe's involvement in the JCPOA.
• The snapback mechanism, part of the 2015 nuclear deal, allows reimposition of UN sanctions on Iran if it fails to comply with the agreement.
• E3 countries are coordinating with Washington and may activate the snapback by August if no substantive agreement with Iran is reached before the October 18 deadline.
• Iran has breached the 2015 nuclear deal's limits since 2019, enriching uranium up to 60% purity, though it denies seeking nuclear weapons.
• Recent talks between Iran's deputy foreign minister and E3 representatives were described as a fragile but promising start, following the postponement of earlier negotiations in Rome.