Iran has issued a warning that it could exit its nuclear agreement due to potential reimposition of sanctions from European countries. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi communicated this apprehension ahead of vital discussions with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul. These negotiations relate to the 2015 nuclear deal, from which the U.S. withdrew. Europe has indicated a possible 'snapback' of sanctions if progress isn't made on limiting Iran's nuclear program by August, which Iran maintains is peaceful.
A top Iranian official warned Wednesday that European threats to reimpose sanctions could lead Iran to withdraw from an international pact that limits the spread of nuclear weapons, one of the last remaining safeguards against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi discussed with reporters his country's recourse against further financial punishment ahead of a critical meeting Friday with Britain, France and Germany.
The talks between Iran and some of the remaining members of the 2015 nuclear deal, which the U.S. withdrew from in President Donald Trump's first term, are expected to take place in Istanbul.
The three European countries have suggested triggering a so-called snapback provision in that accord that would reimpose sanctions on Iran if there is no progress on a deal to limit its nuclear program by August.
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