Europeans support Trump’s demands as Iran refuses to curb uranium enrichment

21 Jun 2025 14:10
21 Jun 2025 14:16

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Europeans support Trump’s demands as Iran refuses to curb uranium enrichment

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According to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Friday, the foreign ministers of Germany, Britain, and France—collectively known as the E3—along with the EU, were unsuccessful in persuading Iran to abandon its uranium enrichment program, a key condition for ending the conflict between Israel and Iran.

“We urge Iran to continue its talks with the United States,” U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said after the Geneva talks failed. “This is a perilous moment, and it is hugely important that we don't see regional escalation of this conflict," he said, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Europe would not be able to help much to end the war. "Iran doesn't want to speak to Europe. They want to speak to us. Europe is not going to be able to help in this one," Trump said.

Despite the growing international pressure, Iran doubled down on its threats against Israel and "anyone who assists it," and informed diplomats that it would not stop its uranium enrichment and would not engage in negotiations with the United States as long as Israel continues its attacks.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would consider diplomacy only after the strikes end and Israel is made to bear responsibility for "its crimes." Araghchi said he hoped for a resounding statement condemning the Israeli attacks on his country when he meets with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Turkey later on Saturday. "We will use the opportunity to make Iran's voice heard to the world," the minister said.

"Attacking peaceful nuclear reactors in Iran, which are under the supervision of the IAEA, is an unforgivable crime and will have serious implications on international law, especially on the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Iran will stand firm in the face of Israeli aggression and will respond as required based on its legitimate right to self-defense."

News.Az