Overview
- President Trump publicly acknowledged that the U.S. has presented Iran with a formal proposal addressing its nuclear program, urging Tehran to act quickly.
- Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, insist they have not received any formal proposal and criticize conflicting U.S. statements.
- Talks between Iran and the E3 (Britain, France, Germany) in Istanbul concluded with an agreement to sustain diplomatic efforts and hold further discussions if needed.
- Iran continues uranium enrichment to 60%, close to weapons-grade levels, raising international concerns and prompting urgency in negotiations.
- The E3 nations are considering triggering the JCPOA’s snapback mechanism to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran, with the option expiring in October.