European Ministers Meet Iranian Officials to Urge Nuclear De-escalation
European foreign ministers convened with Iranian officials in Geneva on Friday in an urgent diplomatic effort to reduce rising tensions and urge Tehran to scale back its nuclear activities. The high-level talks are taking place as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week.
Ahead of the meeting, Iran’s Foreign Minister condemned what he described as Israel’s “merciless act of aggression” against Iran, signaling the deepening animosity fueling the standoff.
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The Geneva discussions follow a significant development from Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a potential military strike on Iran, with a final decision expected within two weeks. According to White House sources, the President has already approved preliminary attack plans but is waiting to assess whether Tehran is willing to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his British counterpart on Thursday, reiterating a shared stance that “Iran must never develop or acquire a nuclear weapon,” according to a statement from the State Department.
Meanwhile, hostilities between Israel and Iran continue unabated. Israel confirmed that its forces struck missile manufacturing facilities inside Iran overnight, in what appears to be a widening military confrontation.
The diplomatic efforts in Geneva aim to prevent further escalation and explore pathways to a negotiated settlement. However, both rhetoric and actions on the ground suggest that tensions remain dangerously high.
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By PRNigeria
