The Iran-Israel conflict continues to escalate with no end in sight, as diplomatic negotiations face a massive setback. On Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi delivered a clear and uncompromising message following high-level talks with foreign ministers from Germany, the UK, and France:
“Iran will not engage in any negotiations until Israel completely halts its military aggression against us.”
Iran’s Firm Red Line
Speaking at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, Araghchi set a bold precondition for any future dialogue, insisting that Israel’s ongoing crimes and hostilities must stop immediately before Iran will even consider diplomatic talks with any party.
This statement sends a strong signal to the international community that Tehran is unwilling to make concessions while its sovereignty is under attack, effectively paralyzing the already fragile peace efforts.
Nuclear Program Declared "Peaceful"
While drawing this hard diplomatic line, Araghchi also reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful, dismissing allegations from Israel and the West that Tehran is inching closer to developing nuclear weapons.
“Our nuclear activities are strictly within the peaceful framework allowed under international law,” he stated.
Europe’s Growing Role in the Crisis
The Friday meeting, known as the E3 Talks (representing the EU trio of Germany, France, and the UK), was attended by the EU’s top foreign policy chief, who urged both sides to de-escalate immediately and warned of the looming risk of a global conflict.
Although Araghchi expressed Iran’s willingness to engage with European powers in the future, he emphasized that “meaningful diplomacy can only begin once Israeli aggression stops.”
Global Stakes Rising
As missile strikes, civilian casualties, and military operations continue across the Middle East, world leaders are scrambling to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a broader regional or even global war.
The big questions now dominating global headlines:
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Will Israel pause its military operations to open the door for diplomacy?
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Can European powers mediate a breakthrough?
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Or are we dangerously close to the brink of a catastrophic Middle East war?
The coming days could define the geopolitical landscape for years to come.
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