Overview
- The four E4 leaders issued a joint statement on Sunday saying they were prepared to lift sanctions if Iran takes verifiable steps to limit its nuclear programme.
- The statement repeated a firm non‑proliferation line that "Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon" and framed relief as conditional on safeguards.
- The leaders said they stand ready to work with the United States, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency to verify any steps, but gave no detailed timelines or specific verification measures.
- Reporting notes this move follows the newly reported U.S.‑Iran deal to end their war and signals coordinated European engagement in follow‑up diplomacy.
- If carried out, conditional sanctions relief could ease economic pressure in Iran and open a path to wider diplomatic ties, but it will depend on IAEA access, clear verification steps and agreement among Western partners.