France, Germany, UK Threaten to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran
In a letter addressed to the UN and dated last Friday, top diplomats from the three countries — known as the E3 — said they were ready to bring back international sanctions on Iran that were lifted under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Sanctions could be reinstated using the 'snapback' mechanism built into that agreement.
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