LONDON, June 15, 2026 (Reuters/The Voice News) — The United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy have expressed their readiness to consider lifting sanctions on Iran in return for concrete steps by Tehran regarding its nuclear program, following the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed their commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
“We are prepared to work with the United States, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to achieve this objective,” the leaders said.
The statement indicated that sanctions imposed on Iran could be reviewed and potentially lifted if Tehran takes verifiable measures concerning its nuclear activities. The move signals growing international support for diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing relations with Iran and strengthening nuclear oversight.
The announcement comes after both Washington and Tehran confirmed that they had reached an agreement to end recent hostilities, raising hopes for a broader diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East.
While details of the proposed sanctions relief and Iran’s expected commitments have not yet been disclosed, European leaders emphasized that any future steps would be tied to ensuring that Iran’s nuclear program remains exclusively peaceful.
The development marks a significant shift in international diplomacy and could pave the way for renewed cooperation between Iran and Western powers after years of tensions over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
