Iran Threatens Nuclear Treaty Exit as Europe Weighs Sanctions 'Snapback'

Iran is warning it may withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if Britain, France, and Germany (the E3) move to reimpose UN sanctions over its nuclear program. The European powers have set an end-of-August deadline for progress, threatening to trigger the 'snapback' mechanism that would restore international sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal. In response, Iran is seeking support from Russia and China to counter Western pressure and bolster its negotiating position. High-stakes talks between Iran and the E3 are set for July 25 in Istanbul, marking the first such meeting since recent escalations. The outcome could determine whether diplomacy prevails or the nuclear standoff intensifies.