EU Foreign Minister in Geneva: Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program are escalating!

EU Foreign Minister in Geneva: Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program are escalating!

The two-week-long conflict between Israel and Iran has led to intense diplomatic wrangling. Three European foreign ministers - Johann Wadephul from Germany, Jean-Noël Barrot from France and David Lammy from Great Britain - will meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva today. The aim of these talks is to bring about de-escalation and persuade Iran to abandon its uranium enrichment and the associated nuclear weapons ambitions. How Radio Euskirchen reported, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is also taking part in the negotiations.

The military situation shortly before these negotiations is tense. Israel reported that drone attacks from Iran were repelled and another rocket attack took place. In addition, US President Donald Trump is planning to make a decision within two weeks about a possible US entry into the war on Israel's side. However, Trump also sees a “significant opportunity” for negotiations with Iran, which could influence the dynamics of the situation.

Background of the conflict

The conflict over Iran's nuclear program has a long history, dating back to the 1960s. Originally built with US support, it was intended to be used to develop peaceful nuclear energy. Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, however, a completely different picture has emerged, with Iran since then being viewed as Israel's main enemy. daily news highlights that distrust of Tehran grew following the revelation of secret nuclear facilities in the early 2000s, which led to international tensions.

Israel sees itself as having a duty to take action against Iran's nuclear program, which it believes poses an existential threat. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has noted, Israel has the ability to reach all of Iran's nuclear facilities. However, experts estimate that Israel will need US support to destroy the heavily guarded underground Fordo nuclear facility. The world further states that the Israeli Air Force, with its high morale and first-class technology, is well equipped to carry out targeted attacks, but this also involves political and military risks.

Current developments

In the midst of this critical situation, a resolution has been issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stating that Iran has not disclosed all parts of its nuclear program. This increases the pressure on the Iranian government to send clear signals about de-escalation. The conflict could take dramatic turns, especially as experts do not rule out an imminent coup in Iran as a possibility, but Netanyahu emphasizes that this is a matter for the Iranian people and is not an immediate war goal.

The next few days will be crucial, not only for the region but also for international peace. Germany, France and Great Britain have been negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program in the E3 format for years, but so far progress has been poor. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pushed for a diplomatic solution in exchanges with Netanyahu as pressure continues to mount from military activity and strained diplomatic relations.