"The E3 do not trust the United States because it is taking initiatives without them being consulted"
Trump withdrew the US in 2018 from the nuclear deal with Iran also signed by Russia and China The accord JCPOA curbed Iran's nuclear activities in return for sanctions relief. Russia opposes restoring sanctions
Under the nuclear accord, participants can initiate the 30-day snapback process if they are unable to resolve accusations of Iranian violations through a dispute-resolution mechanism But that opportunity expires on October 18, 2025 when the accord ends
Since the US exited the deal in 2018 Iran has far surpassed its uranium enrichment limits, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency Tehran is producing stocks of fissile purity well above what Western powers say is justifiable for a civilian energy programme and close to weapons grade
