Talks with E3 may halt referral of Iran’s nuclear case to UNSC
By Hassan Hanizadeh
International affairs analyst
Amid heightened regional tensions and a dual-track foreign policy agenda that Iran must pursue both regionally and globally, two key aspects warrant attention. One lies in the military domain, where the finger must remain on the trigger, with constant vigilance against potential threats. Israeli activity has notably intensified in recent weeks following its defeat in the 12-day imposed war against Iran in June. The regime may now be looking to reduce vulnerabilities in its air defense batteries and could potentially engage in new military provocations. As such, the Iranian Armed Forces must remain on high alert and avoid being swayed by diplomatic narratives or ongoing talks with foreign counterparts.
On the diplomatic front, channels of negotiation remain open. On Friday, a round of talks was held in Istanbul between Iran and the three European powers known as the E3—namely the UK, France, and Germany. These talks could lead to a delay in the referral of Iran’s nuclear file to the United Nations Security Council—or prevent it altogether. They also hold the potential to yield a mutually acceptable outcome. However, speculation suggests that the European Union continues to follow Washington’s lead and appears intent on imposing certain conditions on Iran.
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