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Khamenei Rules Out US Nuclear Talks as Sanctions Snapback Nears

European powers say Iran has not met the terms required to pause the return of UN sanctions.

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FILE - The Iranian flag flies in front of a U.N. building where closed-door nuclear talks take place at the International Center in Vienna, Austria, on June 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)
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Overview

  • In a televised address, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called negotiations with Washington a “dead end,” narrowing options for last‑minute diplomacy at the UN.
  • Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met France, Germany, the UK and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in New York, with no breakthrough and only a pledge to keep consulting.
  • The E3’s snapback process is set to reinstate UN measures on Sept. 27 unless Tehran accepts conditions, reimposing asset freezes, arms limits and missile‑related restrictions.
  • European officials say Iran must resume direct US talks, grant full IAEA access and account for more than 400 kg of 60% enriched uranium to extend relief.
  • IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said inspectors are ready to deploy if a political deal is reached, but Iran’s formal suspension of cooperation passed into law in July.