Iran and European Powers Extend Talks on Nuclear Program Amid Rising Tensions
Geneva discussions highlight Iran’s advancing uranium enrichment and geopolitical strains as European negotiators push for de-escalation.
- Iran and the E3 (Britain, France, and Germany) agreed to continue diplomatic discussions following initial talks in Geneva on Iran's nuclear program and regional conflicts.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports that Iran's uranium enrichment has reached 60% purity, far exceeding the 2015 nuclear deal limits and nearing weapons-grade levels.
- European nations are pressing Iran to improve cooperation with the IAEA, while Iran has activated advanced centrifuges and criticized the West for failing to deliver economic relief under the 2015 agreement.
- The talks come as Donald Trump, who previously withdrew the U.S. from the nuclear deal and imposed sanctions, prepares to return to the White House, raising concerns about potential military escalation.
- Regional instability, including conflicts involving Iran-backed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as Tehran's ties with Russia, further complicates the diplomatic landscape.
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