Iran will not resume nuclear talks with European countries immediately after the recent reimposition of sanctions, the foreign ministry said on Monday. Britain, France, and Germany restored sanctions on September 28, triggering the snapback of United Nations sanctions under the agreement's mechanism. Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that Iran is reviewing the consequences of these actions by the E3 but will maintain diplomatic contacts and consultations.
Western nations, led by the United States and supported by Israel, accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons and cite uranium enrichment as a major concern. Iran denies the allegations, stating its nuclear program serves civilian purposes and asserting its right to enrichment under international agreements. The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that Iran enriches uranium to 60 percent, a level close to weapons grade, though Iran maintains its program is peaceful. The United States left the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, which led Iran to scale back its commitments, especially on uranium enrichment, and warn of suspending cooperation with the IAEA if sanctions return.
Western nations, led by the United States and supported by Israel, accuse Iran of seeking nuclear weapons and cite uranium enrichment as a major concern. Iran denies the allegations, stating its nuclear program serves civilian purposes and asserting its right to enrichment under international agreements. The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that Iran enriches uranium to 60 percent, a level close to weapons grade, though Iran maintains its program is peaceful. The United States left the 2015 nuclear deal in 2018, which led Iran to scale back its commitments, especially on uranium enrichment, and warn of suspending cooperation with the IAEA if sanctions return.
