Iran confirms nuclear talks with European powers, first since US strikes
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Iranian diplomats will meet counterparts from Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3, after the trio warned that sanctions could be reimposed on Tehran if it does not return to the negotiating table over its nuclear programme.
Western nations and Israel have long accused Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons, a charge Tehran has consistently denied.
'In response to the request of European countries, Iran has agreed to hold a new round of talks,' said foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghai, as quoted by state TV on Monday.
Satellite images over Fordow, before and after the US struck the underground nuclear facility. Photo: Planet Labs PBC via Reuters
The subject of the talks will be Iran's nuclear programme, it added.
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