France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have triggered the “snapback” mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran, citing Tehran’s escalating nuclear activities.
The move comes just weeks before the October deadline, when the ability to trigger snapback would have expired. The European powers said Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium has “no civilian justification” and poses a “clear threat to international peace and security.”
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— New York Post (@nypost) August 28, 2025
Iran condemned the action as a “provocative escalation” and warned of consequences. Its Foreign Ministry said the decision would undermine cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
The United States welcomed the decision, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging Iran to “take immediate steps” to ensure it never acquires a nuclear weapon. The E3 said diplomacy remains possible, but warned Iran has 30 days to comply or face the return of sanctions lifted under the 2015 deal.
BREAKING: The UK, France and Germany are planning to revive UN-backed sanctions on Iran over fears it is developing nuclear weapons.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 28, 2025
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