Britain, France, and Germany have moved to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran, citing fears over its advancing nuclear programme. The three allies—known as the E3—triggered the “snapback” mechanism on Thursday, a process that could restore sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal within 30 days.
The move follows talks with Iranian officials in Geneva, which the E3 said produced no serious commitment to halt nuclear escalation. In a letter to the UN Security Council, they stressed that their goal remains to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, while leaving room for diplomacy during the notification period.
If enforced, the sanctions would hit Iran’s financial, energy, and defence sectors. The decision has already deepened tensions inside the country, with hardliners calling for defiance and moderates urging dialogue. Tehran has warned of a “harsh response” if sanctions are revived.
