UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme

The UK, France, and Germany (the E3) have warned Iran that they are prepared to reimpose sanctions if the country does not re-engage in negotiations over its nuclear program by the end of the month. The E3 issued a joint statement expressing their concern over Iran's continued violations of the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). They stated that Iran's actions have "increasingly eroded" the deal's terms and undermined the global non-proliferation regime. The E3 urged Iran to return to the negotiating table and work towards a diplomatic solution, noting that the current situation is "critical." They emphasized that if Iran does not comply, they will have no choice but to initiate the process of reinstating the UN sanctions that were lifted as part of the JCPOA. The statement underscores the growing tensions between Iran and the E3, as well as the fragility of the nuclear deal in the face of Iran's continued nuclear activities.