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E3 Nations Threaten Iran with Sanctions Over Nuclear Plans

7/17/2025

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The E3 nations—France, Germany, and the UK—are poised to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran by August 29 unless the country curtails its nuclear ambitions. While President Trump minimizes the need for urgent talks, Iran warns of ramping up uranium enrichment and potentially leaving the NPT, deepening its diplomatic isolation.

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The E3 nations—France, Germany, and the UK—are poised to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran by August 29 unless the country curtails its nuclear ambitions. While President Trump minimizes the need for urgent talks, Iran warns of ramping up uranium enrichment and potentially leaving the NPT, deepening its diplomatic isolation.