Core Points - European countries are preparing to extend the deadline for reinstating international sanctions on Iran, contingent upon Iran agreeing to several conditions, including resuming negotiations with Washington and cooperating with UN inspectors [2][3] - The E3 (UK, France, Germany) officials are set to meet with Iranian officials in Istanbul, marking the first talks since Israel's 12-day military operation against Iran [2][3] - The E3 must decide whether to trigger the "snapback" mechanism to restore UN sanctions, which were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, if diplomatic efforts fail to curb Iran's nuclear program [2][3] Summary by Sections Diplomatic Efforts - The E3 is expected to propose extending the UN sanctions deadline by several months, depending on Iran's willingness to resume negotiations with the Trump administration and cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) [3] - Any extension would require a UN Security Council resolution and could last several months [3] Iran's Position - Iranian hardliners have warned that reinstating UN sanctions could lead to Iran withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) [3] - Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA following the recent military actions against its nuclear facilities [3][4] - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister indicated that a new IAEA technical team would arrive in Tehran soon to discuss a "new model" of cooperation, although this would not grant inspectors access to nuclear sites [3] Recent Developments - Iran has held talks with Russia and China regarding the 2015 agreement, but details remain undisclosed [4] - Indirect talks between Iran and the US occurred earlier this year, but the situation has become more complicated following military actions that resulted in the deaths of Iranian military leaders [4][5] - Iran's Foreign Minister stated that upcoming talks with the E3 are a continuation of previous negotiations and do not indicate a change in Iran's stance on uranium enrichment [5]