Iran and the three European powers&mdash;France, Germany, and Britain, collectively known as the E3&mdash;have agreed to restart negotiations on Tehran&rsquo;s nuclear program, according to Iran&rsquo;s semi-official Tasnim news agency.
An unnamed source revealed that consultations are underway to finalise the date and venue of the talks, which are expected to be held at the deputy foreign minister level.
The talks come amid rising tensions, as the E3 has recently considered triggering the snapback mechanism&mdash;a clause under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that could restore international sanctions on Iran if it violates the agreement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a stern warning to the E3 on Sunday, urging them not to undermine the UN Security Council&rsquo;s (UNSC) authority by invoking the clause.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi stated that the E3 lacks the "legal, political, and moral standing" to reimpose sanctions under UNSC Resolution 2231, given their past support for the U.S. &ldquo;maximum pressure&rdquo; campaign after America&rsquo;s 2018 withdrawal from the JCPOA.
Araghchi emphasised that Iran remains open to &ldquo;meaningful diplomacy&rdquo; but will respond firmly to any hostile action.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi

Deputy-level negotiations expected as Iran warns E3 against triggering sanctions clause

Iran, E3 Set to Resume Nuclear Deal Talks

Deputy-level negotiations expected as Iran warns E3 against triggering sanctions clause

July 21, 2025 | 09:11 IST