"What we're heading toward is the snapback scenario where the sanctions come back and Iran is likely to retaliate in some way that's unhelpful, said Ryan Costello, the policy director at the National Iranian American Council (NIAC). And the tensions could escalate into renewed violence after the Israeli attacks on Iran earlier this year. It's another kind of domino falling on the way toward the June war reigniting, Costello said."
"But the administration of US President Donald Trump has also kept the door open for talks with Iran. The United States remains available for direct engagement with Iran in furtherance of a peaceful, enduring resolution to the Iran nuclear issue, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement. Snapback does not contradict our earnest readiness for diplomacy, it only enhances it."
Germany, France and the United Kingdom triggered a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions over alleged significant violations of the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement. Experts warn that the snapback scenario could prompt Iranian retaliation and increase the risk of renewed regional violence after Israeli attacks earlier in the year. The United States welcomed the European move while maintaining availability for direct engagement and diplomacy with Iran. A round of nuclear talks scheduled for June 15 between US and Iranian officials was postponed after Israeli strikes in early June. NIAC policy director Ryan Costello warned that steps are needed from the US and Europe before talks can resume.
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