Overview

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi landed in Istanbul on June 21 to join a two-day OIC council focused on Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.
• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation expects hundreds of attendees, including 43 foreign ministers and senior representatives from the United Nations and Arab League.
• Araghtschi held preliminary discussions in Geneva with Germany’s Johann Wadephul, France’s Jean-Noël Barrot, Britain’s David Lammy and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and all parties agreed to extend their negotiations.
• The summit seeks to capitalize on Geneva diplomacy by pressing for a ceasefire and measures to curb Iran’s nuclear activities.
• The gathering highlights deep regional rifts as Turkey and Iran present a united front against Israeli actions while exchanges of rocket and air strikes escalate.