The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15. The European Union is poised to begin the process of reinstating UN sanctions on Iran, with an August 29 deadline set for Tehran to show progress on its nuclear program, the Guardian reports
During a meeting with his EU counterparts, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Tuesday, “France and its partners are … justified in reapplying global embargos on arms, banks and nuclear equipment that were lifted 10 years ago. Without a firm, tangible and verifiable commitment from Iran, we will do so by the end of August at the latest.”
The August deadline initiates a process that could lead to a full reimposition of sanctions by October 15, providing the European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal - the UK, France, and Germany - with a negotiating tool. These nations aim to see the return of the UN nuclear inspectorate to Iran to prevent the country from reconfiguring its nuclear program after the damage from recent US strikes. The 2015 nuclear deal’s structure prevents other signatories, such as China and Russia, from vetoing the sanctions "snapback." Similarly, the US, which withdrew from the deal in 2018, also cannot veto the European action. (Read More)
