European envoys arrived at the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul on May 16, entering in a convoy to kick off high-stakes nuclear talks with Tehran—aimed at reviewing Iran’s compliance with the 2015 JCPOA and charting a path toward reviving the landmark agreement.
Video footage captured multiple angles of the consulate’s main gate as foreign-diplomatic vehicles passed through. A sign over the entrance, inscribed in Turkish as “Consulate of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” was prominently featured, while shots of the building’s facade and the Iranian flag atop the roof underscored the venue’s diplomatic significance.
The visiting delegations, believed to represent key European parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement, are slated to meet with Iranian counterparts to assess Tehran’s compliance with its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Discussions are expected to focus on verification measures, sanctions relief, and next steps for reviving the accord.
Istanbul, whose strategic location bridges Europe and the Middle East, has become an important backchannel for negotiations since direct talks between Tehran and Washington remain stalled. Iranian and European diplomats will convene inside the consulate’s secure compound, seeking to narrow differences and chart a path toward restoring robust international oversight of Iran’s nuclear program.
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