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European diplomats to continue Iranian nuclear talks after Istanbul

Talks between the E3 and Iran marked their first formal round since the 12-day conflict with Israel and the U.S. in June. 

Tehran is exploring reopened negotiations with European powers.
Tehran is exploring reopened negotiations with European powers but halted initial talks with the U.S. after Israel damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities. (Nima Taherian/Unsplash)

European diplomatic representatives met in Istanbul with an Iranian envoy, initiating a fresh attempt to revive negotiations aimed at curtailing or dismantling Tehran's contentious nuclear enrichment program.

The four hours of discussions unfolded on Friday amid heightened international scrutiny over Iran's nuclear trajectory and its broader geopolitical implications. The European delegation hoped to overcome a protracted impasse that has seen Iran progressively enhance its nuclear capabilities.

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