Europe to Offer Iran 'Diplomatic Solution' to War with Israel
- European nations including Britain, France, and Germany plan to engage in talks in Geneva with Iran’s foreign minister in an effort to ease rising tensions and promote a peaceful resolution.
- This diplomatic effort follows heightened conflict marked by Israel's June 12 Operation Rising Lion targeting Iranian nuclear and ballistic sites, and Iran's retaliatory missile strikes.
- British Foreign Secretary David Lammy will join European and EU diplomats in Geneva for nuclear negotiations while Iranian officials insist diplomacy depends on Israel halting attacks and warn snapback sanctions have serious consequences.
- On June 18, 2025, U.S. President Trump stated the U.S. possesses the capability to dismantle Iran's Fordo nuclear facility but does not intend to use it, referencing unique bunker-buster bombs.
- These diplomatic talks aim to prevent further escalation and nuclear proliferation risks, potentially influencing U.S. involvement and regional stability amid ongoing hostilities.
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Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul wants to continue exploring the possibilities of diplomacy – even if the chances are slim.
Europe attempts to provide an off-ramp to Iran in Geneva talks - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
LONDON — As missiles flew between Israel and Iran, diplomats from Europe convened Friday across a table from Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, in Switzerland to try to find an off-ramp for a rapidly accelerating regional conflict.
Geneva talks for Israel-Iran peace end with war overtones, strikes continue
Israel began attacking Iran last Friday and has targeted several military and nuclear bases, and killed key leaders in leadership positions. The attacks prompted retaliation from Iran, which quickly snowballed into a conflict that increased the tensions in West Asia
With a diplomatic initiative, Europeans are trying to defuse the conflict over Iran's nuclear program. US President Trump finds the troubles they could save themselves. He may decide on military intervention earlier than in two weeks.
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