The three European nations aim to pressure Iran into complying with nuclear restrictions before sanctions are reinstated by the end of August.
Europe’s Call for Renewed Sanctions on Iran: A Countdown to Action
Europe’s Call for Renewed Sanctions on Iran: A Countdown to Action
Britain, France, and Germany threaten sanctions if Iran does not comply with nuclear negotiations.
Britain, France, and Germany have united in their approach to dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions, agreeing to restore stringent U.N. sanctions by the end of August if Tehran does not demonstrate measurable progress toward limiting its nuclear activities. According to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, this call for action is part of a broader strategy to push Iran back to the negotiation table regarding its nuclear program.
Barrot stated during a recent meeting in Brussels that the three nations believe they are warranted in reapplying international embargoes on arms and nuclear materials that were lifted under the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which is approaching expiration in mid-October.
“Unless Iran provides a firm, observable, and verifiable commitment by the end of August, we will take this step,” Barrot affirmed. This development comes on the heels of recent U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, which forced Iran to halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), resulting in the departure of its inspectors. The agency has previously asserted that Iran has accumulated near-bomb-grade enriched uranium that could potentially yield up to ten nuclear weapons.
While Iran is required to comply with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, the IAEA's monitoring also includes adherence to the 2015 agreement and noting any violations.
European leaders are hopeful that the reinstatement of multilateral sanctions will compel Iran to resume cooperation with the IAEA and engage in serious discussions aimed at regulating or even ceasing its uranium enrichment activities. However, as of now, no advancements have been reported regarding the resumption of negotiations between Iran and the United States for a new nuclear deal following the recent military actions.
Barrot stated during a recent meeting in Brussels that the three nations believe they are warranted in reapplying international embargoes on arms and nuclear materials that were lifted under the terms of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which is approaching expiration in mid-October.
“Unless Iran provides a firm, observable, and verifiable commitment by the end of August, we will take this step,” Barrot affirmed. This development comes on the heels of recent U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, which forced Iran to halt cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), resulting in the departure of its inspectors. The agency has previously asserted that Iran has accumulated near-bomb-grade enriched uranium that could potentially yield up to ten nuclear weapons.
While Iran is required to comply with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, the IAEA's monitoring also includes adherence to the 2015 agreement and noting any violations.
European leaders are hopeful that the reinstatement of multilateral sanctions will compel Iran to resume cooperation with the IAEA and engage in serious discussions aimed at regulating or even ceasing its uranium enrichment activities. However, as of now, no advancements have been reported regarding the resumption of negotiations between Iran and the United States for a new nuclear deal following the recent military actions.
