Europe and Iran Set for Critical Nuclear Talks Amid Israel Conflict
Key Developments
- High-Stakes Meeting: EU’s Kallas + UK/France/Germany FMs to meet Iran’s Araghchi in Geneva on Friday
- Goal: Push for ceasefire and revive nuclear diplomacy as Israel’s strikes continue
- Context:
- Iran open to talks but demands halt to bombings first
- Trump weighs joining Israel’s campaign against Fordow facility
Why This Matters
- Diplomatic Lifeline:
- Last chance to avoid US military intervention
- Europe’s 2015 deal signatories (JCPOA) seek peaceful resolution
- Nuclear Red Lines:
- Iran’s uranium enriched to 60% (vs. 3.67% JCPOA limit)
- Israel insists strikes will continue until program dismantled
- US-Europe Divide:
- Trump: “Unconditional surrender or strike”
- Macron: “Ready to negotiate rollback of Iran’s program”
Who’s Involved
🇪🇺 EU Team:
- Kaja Kallas (EU foreign chief)
- David Lammy (UK), Jean-Noel Barrot (France), Johann Wadephul (Germany)
🇮🇷 Iran: FM Abbas Araghchi (“Talks possible with ceasefire”)
🇺🇸 US Shadow:
- Lammy-Rubio talks Thursday set stage
- Trump’s decision on strikes looms
