UK, Germany and France say they have triggered UN sanctions on Iran Move by trio of European powers gives Tehran 30 days to improve access for inspection of its nuclear sites The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025
Germany, France, UK trigger process to reimpose sanctions on Iran E3 countries accuse Iran of failing to meet its 2015 nuclear pact commitments but say they are still open to diplomacy. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025
Are European powers pushing Iran into a corner with UN sanctions threat? France, the United Kingdom and Germany are demanding Iran make tough concessions to avoid coming under more sanctions. Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025
Iran faces return of UN sanctions as nuclear inspectors arrive France, Germany and the UK on Thursday triggered the UN “snapback” mechanism to restore sanctions on Iran, saying Tehran has violated the 2015 nuclear deal. The step coincided with the return of UN inspectors to Iran for the first time since Israel’s June attacks on its nuclear sites. Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2025
Iran's rial currency falls to near-record lows on European 'snapback' sanctions threat Iran's rial currency has fallen to near-record lows as concerns grow that European nations may reimpose United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025
IAEA Chief says Iran's cooperation with nuclear inspectors still 'a work in progress' The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog warned that the agency is not yet satisfied with Iran's cooperation with international inspectors, just as European leaders appeared poised to reimpose sanctions on Tehran after a series of last-minute meetings failed to reach a diplomatic resolution Euronews · Aug 28, 2025
'I love Australian people': Iran ambassador speaks out Iran's expelled ambassador has declared his love for Australia in his first public comments since he was given the boot by the federal government. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Australia accused of not acting on 2023 warnings Iran was harassing and surveilling diaspora Senate inquiry at the time received hundreds of submissions saying Revolutionary Guards were monitoring and intimidating critics of Tehran The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025
Middle East crisis: Israeli military carries out raid in West Bank city of Nablus – as it happened Soldiers and armoured vehicles enter city in northern occupied West Bank, confirms Israeli military, as residents say soldiers are searching houses The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
Australia denies Iran action due to ‘intervention’ by Israel’s Netanyahu Israel made the claim after Australia’s PM said Iran directed two attacks on a Jewish community, which Tehran denies. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
European and Iranian diplomats fail to agree on how to avoid reviving UN sanctions The Europeans’ concern over Iran's nuclear programme has only grown since Tehran cut off all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Euronews · Aug 26, 2025
Iran warns European powers of consequences for sanctions at nuclear talks Iran told Germany, France, UK during meeting in Geneva they do not have the right to trigger the ‘snapback mechanism’. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Iran vows ‘reciprocal action’ as Australia rejects accusation it expelled ambassador to ‘appease Israel’ Tehran rejects the accusation of orchestrating antisemitic attacks in Australia and says Anthony Albanese is ‘weak’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
Iran has a long history of clandestine attacks abroad to further its ends If Tehran was behind antisemitic attacks in Australia, experts say it is a sign of weakness rather than strength The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 ‘It’s a scary situation’: Australia’s Iranian diaspora fear reprisals against families Although Iranian Australians welcome action against Tehran, many worry loved ones will pay a price back home
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 Russia could back delay to ‘snapback’ of nuclear sanctions against Iran Moscow willing to support six-month extension of deadline before punishments are reimposed, reports suggest
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Iran faces 'snapback' of sanctions over its nuclear program. Here's what that means France, Britain and Germany have threatened to trigger the “snapback mechanism” that automatically reimposes all United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025 Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador Tehran rejects Australia’s accusations, calling the move unjustified and influenced by internal political developments.
The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025 Iran is under pressure from Australia at a pivotal moment – time is running out to strike a nuclear deal In an extraordinary announcement, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Iran directed at least two antisemitic attacks in Australia, including the firebombing of a synagogue, in an attempt to sow discord and undermine social cohesion in the country.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 26, 2025 Iran and Europe hold Geneva nuclear talks as sanctions deadline looms Tehran will hold nuclear talks with France, Britain and Germany on Tuesday in Geneva – the second round of meetings since Iran's 12-day war with Israel in June derailed negotiations with Washington. The European partners have threatened to trigger UN sanctions unless Tehran resumes cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog.
Euronews · Aug 26, 2025 Australia accuses Iran of organising antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador The Australian government has cut diplomatic ties with Tehran and expelled its ambassador amid accusations the country organised two antisemitic attacks.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 26, 2025 ‘Deeply Disturbing’: PM Says Iran Was Behind Two Antisemitic Attacks In Australia The Iranian ambassador to Australia has now been expelled and Australia has closed its embassy in Tehran.
Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2025 Iran will stand up to US demands to be ‘obedient’, says Khamenei The remarks by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei come as Tehran agrees to hold nuclear talks with European powers.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025 Iran rejects sanctions threats before renewed nuclear talks with Europe Iran and European countries agree to resume nuclear talks next week despite threats of unilateral sanctions.
International Business Times · Aug 22, 2025 Iran, Europeans To Meet As Snapback Sanctions Loom Iran will meet next week with Britain, France and Germany on its nuclear programme, the parties said Friday, as the European powers warned Tehran to engage swiftly to avoid snapback sanctions.