Overview

• The E3 formally notified the UN Security Council, activating a veto-proof process that would automatically restore UN measures in late September unless relief is extended by a new Council resolution.
• European officials cite Iran’s significant noncompliance, including enrichment up to 60% and curtailed IAEA access that leaves parts of its stockpile unverified.
• A snapback would revive pre-2015 UN restrictions such as an arms embargo, bans on enrichment and ballistic-missile activities, asset freezes, travel bans and cargo inspection authorities.
• Britain, France and Germany say they could delay snapback for up to six months if Iran resumes full IAEA inspections and engages in talks with the United States, but talks this week in Geneva produced no tangible commitments.
• Tehran warns cooperation with the IAEA could be halted in response, while Russia and China oppose the move, have circulated rival language to extend the deal and may decline to implement renewed sanctions.