Iran and European powers France, Britain, and Germany (E3) will hold critical negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program this week in New York, as global efforts to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal reach a pivotal moment. The talks coincide with the United Nations General Assembly session and follow a failed UN Security Council vote to extend sanctions relief for Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York on Sunday, with meetings scheduled at the ministerial level alongside EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The discussions occur as UN sanctions are set to be reimposed through the JCPOA's 'snapback' mechanism triggered by E3 nations last month.
The diplomatic push comes after Tehran announced it would 'effectively suspend' cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), responding to what it calls 'unfair pressure' through sanctions. Analysts suggest this week's talks could determine whether the landmark nuclear accord survives amid escalating tensions.
Since September 2024, Iran and European states have engaged in multiple negotiation rounds focused on sanctions removal and compliance verification. The New York meetings mark the first high-level diplomatic engagement since the UN Security Council's deadlock on Friday.
