Will Iran and E3 Discuss Nuclear Issues in New York Next Week?

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Key Takeaways
- Iran and E3 nations will convene for talks on nuclear issues.
- Discussions are set to occur in New York early next week.
- Involvement of Kaja Kallas indicates EU interest in the negotiations.
- The talks follow the UN's failure to extend sanctions relief.
- Focus remains on the future of the JCPOA and sanctions.
Tehran, Sep 22 (NationPress) - Iran, along with the trio of European nations, France, Britain, and Germany, referred to collectively as the E3, is set to engage in discussions regarding Tehran's nuclear matters in New York at the start of the upcoming week, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
The talks are scheduled for either Monday or Tuesday, involving the foreign ministers and also featuring the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, according to information sourced by Tasnim.
Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, departed from Tehran for New York on Sunday, leading a diplomatic team to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Additionally, he is expected to engage in discussions with various international counterparts on bilateral, regional, and global matters during the UNGA sessions, as per a statement from the foreign ministry.
This latest round of negotiations comes on the heels of the UN Security Council's failure to pass a resolution that would prolong sanctions relief for Iran under the 2015 nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This agreement was formed between Tehran and global powers, according to reports by Xinhua.
Previously, the E3 activated the JCPOA's “snapback” mechanism last month, allowing for the reimposition of UN sanctions within 30 days if Iran is deemed to be in violation of the agreement. These sanctions are anticipated to come into effect later this month.
On Saturday, the Supreme National Security Council of Iran declared that the nation’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency would be suspended in light of the Security Council's decision.
The JCPOA has faced significant challenges since the United States withdrew from it unilaterally in 2018, which led Iran to gradually decrease its compliance with the terms of the agreement.
Since last September, Iran has engaged in multiple discussions with the E3, primarily focusing on nuclear issues and the alleviation of sanctions.