E3 Reportedly preparing a two-stage Iran-US initiative Germany, France and the United Kingdom have reportedly prepared a two-stage diplomatic initiative for Iran and the United States, based on the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA), according to Idan news, citing European diplomatic sources. The first phase will focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing some sanctions. The second will deal with restrictions on Iran's uranium enrichment, a defined timeline for the implementation and monitoring of nuclear facilities, and then further easing of sanctions. Source: Idan News, citing European diplomatic sources.