BREAKING: Iran-EU Nuclear Talks Collapse as Sanctions Loom

Efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal have hit a critical impasse. Diplomatic talks between Iran and the European trio—France, Germany, and the UK (E3)—concluded in Geneva without agreement. The E3 has threatened to trigger the “snapback” of United Nations sanctions if Iran fails to meet compliance conditions by the October 18 deadline. [1]

The core issues include Iran’s refusal to resume International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections and its continued uranium enrichment at 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful, but Western officials express skepticism. [2]

The situation escalated following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which Iran claims have rendered facilities unsafe for IAEA inspectors. Tehran warns of severe consequences if sanctions are reinstated. [1]

As the October deadline approaches, the international community watches closely, concerned about the potential for increased instability in the Middle East.

For more international news updates, visit www.selemedia.org.Citations:

1. Reuters: www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-european-powers-meet-geneva-threat-sanctions-looms-large-2025-08-26/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. AP News: apnews.com/article/1499eb87eccf8cb1a53425d7587941e9?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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