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E3 Warns Iran: UN Sanctions Loom Without IAEA Access

8/15/2025

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France, Germany, and the UK warned Iran of potential UN "snapback" sanctions if IAEA access is denied within two weeks.
The E3 reaffirmed their commitment to diplomacy, noting Iran's limited cooperation since 2018.
Iran argues that the reapplication of sanctions is illegal, while the E3 maintains their justification under UN resolutions.

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France, Germany, and the UK warned Iran of potential UN "snapback" sanctions if IAEA access is denied within two weeks.
The E3 reaffirmed their commitment to diplomacy, noting Iran's limited cooperation since 2018.
Iran argues that the reapplication of sanctions is illegal, while the E3 maintains their justification under UN resolutions.