Hey readers! Big diplomatic moves are brewing in New York City 🗽 as Iran and the E3 (France, Britain & Germany) gear up for high-stakes nuclear talks this Monday or Tuesday. Here’s the lowdown:
Who’s at the table? Foreign ministers from Iran, France, Britain and Germany, plus EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. It’s like the UNGA’s VIP lounge for nuclear diplomacy!
What’s the backdrop? Last Friday, the UN Security Council couldn’t agree on extending sanctions relief for Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Instead, the E3 triggered the “snapback” mechanism, which could bring back UN sanctions by month’s end. ⚠️
Why now? Iran’s top diplomat, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, touched down in NYC to lead his team through the UN General Assembly. He’ll have a jam-packed schedule, from bilateral chats to regional and global discussions on the sidelines of the big session.
The stakes: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has already said it will suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency in response to the UN’s deadlocked vote. With talks resuming and sanctions looming, all eyes are on these ministers to see if they can untangle this diplomatic knot. 🤝
What’s next? If they strike a deal, sanctions relief could return; if not, tensions may ramp up. Stay tuned as this story unfolds at the UNGA stage! 🌍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
