Nuclear discussions between Iran and European countries will continue next week
Iran finds itself at the centre of a diplomatic standoff, as Western nations accuse it of exploiting its nuclear program. Amidst the allegations, Tehran vehemently denies any intention of seeking nuclear weapons.
The latest development in this ongoing saga was marked by the announcement of negotiations between Iran's Foreign Ministry and France, Great Britain, and Germany. These talks, scheduled to commence on Tuesday, will be led by deputy foreign ministers. The negotiations were called for immediately after August 28, 2025, when the so-called Snapback mechanism was triggered by the three European states.
However, specific dates for these negotiations have not been set, though Germany, France, and the UK have declared their readiness for diplomatic dialogue and urged Iran to act. The negotiations will focus on the Iranian nuclear program and sanctions.
The accusations against Iran come amidst conflicting reports about its nuclear capabilities. While the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) states that Iran is not far from developing a nuclear bomb, US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard previously confirmed no evidence of Iran's nuclear program being used for weaponization.
The crux of the dispute lies in the UN "snapback" sanctions mechanism. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has cautioned against the consequences of European powers invoking this mechanism, dismissing their ability to do so. Araqchi called European powers "legally and morally unfit" to invoke the mechanism.
This stance was echoed by Araqchi's assertion that the European powers have no legitimate right to trigger the Snapback mechanism, as it was established under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which the US withdrew from in 2018.
The allegations and counter-arguments have sparked a heated debate, with both parties firm in their positions. The outcome of these negotiations will have significant implications for global nuclear non-proliferation efforts and regional stability.
This information was reported by Al-Jarida, with German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul confirming the talks. Wadephul warned Tehran that failure to reach a verifiable and sustainable agreement could trigger the UN "snapback" sanctions mechanism. Despite the looming threat, Iran remains resolute in its denial of any nuclear weapons ambitions.
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