‘Committed to diplomacy, but time is short’: UK threatens Iran with sanctions for nuclear program

The UK warned on Friday that time is running out to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran on its nuclear program, as talks with European and US partners continue, Anadolu reports. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said Britain remained committed to diplomacy but was prepared to pursue sanctions if no progress was made. In a post on US social media platform X, Lammy said he had spoken by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and European partners to “reiterate concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.” “We are committed to diplomacy, but time is short. We have offered Iran a diplomatic solution with an extension to sanctions relief. Without a verifiable durable deal, this will end,” he said. The UK, […]