Britain, France, and Germany have triggered a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, a move that follows the U.S. and Israel’s bombing of Iranian sites in June. Tehran blasted the decision, calling it illegal and warning that it may cut ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency if sanctions return. Iran’s foreign minister vowed to defend the country’s rights under international law, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the European powers’ action but said Washington remains open to talks. The UN urged all sides to use the next 30 days to reach a deal and avoid further escalation, with the Security Council set to meet privately on the issue Friday.
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