Iran Nuclear Negotiations Stall Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Diplomatic Stalemate in Geneva

• diplomats from European nations and Iran met in Geneva in an attempt to find a path back to diplomacy regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.
• The French foreign minister urged Iran to resume negotiations without waiting for a cessation of strikes, stating that military operations can delay but not eliminate a nuclear program.
• Iran's foreign minister rejected talks on its nuclear program while violence continues, stating readiness for diplomacy only after aggression stops and the aggressor is held accountable.

US Stance and Future Negotiations

• This meeting marked the first face-to-face encounter between Western and Iranian officials since the conflict began.
• Iran expressed willingness to continue discussions with European countries and meet again soon.
• US President Donald Trump indicated he was unlikely to pressure Israel to scale back strikes to facilitate negotiations.
• Trump stated that Iran wants to speak directly with the US, not Europe, and that Europe would not be able to help in this situation.
• Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether Washington will join Israel's efforts against Iran.