Germany, France and Britain’s foreign ministers to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterparts in Geneva on Friday, according to a German diplomatic official.
According to foreign media reports, the ministers will first meet with the European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, at Germany’s permanent mission in Geneva, followed by a joint meeting with the Iranian foreign minister.
The European move comes amid fears of a Middle East crisis escalating after Israel started widespread military strikes on its arch-enemy Iran last week, prompting Iran to unleash waves of missiles at Israeli targets in return.
Additionally, President Donald Trump has announced to support its ally Israel’s military strike, raising concerns that the crisis could worsen.
Amid these escalating tensions, the negotiations between Iran and the European ministers set to commence on Friday.
According to a German official these talks are being held in collaboration with the United States. The core aim of these negotiations is to urge Iran to firmly promise that its nuclear program will be used purely for peaceful purposes.
On the other end Israel is firmed to its goal to remove Iran’s potential to produce nuclear weapons. However, Iran denies that its nuclear programme is intended for military objectives, and no one could ruin their right to be a nuclear power.
Notably, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has gone out in support of Israel’s attack, angering Tehran this week by stating that the Iranians must de-escalate or risk much greater harm.
