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Diplomatic Efforts Continue for Iran’s Nuclear Deal
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Date: June 20, 2025
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has voiced optimism about the possibility of achieving a peaceful agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program. Ahead of crucial negotiations set to take place in Geneva, Lammy emphasized that a two-week timeframe remains to pursue a diplomatic resolution, aiming to avert further complications in the Middle East.
In a bid to de-escalate tensions, Lammy urged all parties involved to act swiftly, stating, "We must work together to prevent a broader conflict." He recently met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff at the White House. Their discussion preceded Friday’s planned talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, alongside counterparts from France, Germany, and the European Union.
Urging Diplomacy
This diplomatic initiative comes at a time when European nations are calling for reduced hostilities amid Israel’s ongoing airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear initiatives, while U.S. President Donald Trump is contemplating military involvement in the situation.
“The Middle East remains in a volatile state,” Lammy noted in a statement released by the UK embassy in Washington. He underlined the urgency of securing a deal with Iran to prevent escalating tensions, stating, "A diplomatic window is available in the next two weeks."
Looking ahead, Lammy mentioned his upcoming trip to Geneva, where he will engage with Araghchi and his European counterparts. "Now is the moment to halt the troubling developments in the Middle East and avoid a regional crisis that no one would benefit from," he added.
The U.S. State Department reiterated that both Lammy and Rubio agree that Iran must never be allowed to develop or obtain nuclear weapons.
European Collaboration
Iran’s Araghchi confirmed his participation in discussions with the European delegation in Geneva, as outlined by the Iranian state news agency IRNA. The meetings will involve key figures, including French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Meanwhile, President Trump is still deliberating over military action aimed at Iran’s nuclear sites, particularly as Israeli airstrikes continue and Tehran retaliates with missile attacks.
The 2015 nuclear agreement, which included France, Germany, Britain, and the EU, was previously abandoned by Trump during his first term. Kallas has emphasized that diplomacy remains the most viable strategy to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear ambitions.
On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that European nations are preparing to propose a negotiated approach to resolve the Iran-Israel conflict, urging his foreign minister to collaborate with "close partners."
Barrot has kept in close contact with his German and British counterparts since Israel began its extensive air campaign against Iran. He stated, "We are ready to engage in negotiations that would ensure a lasting reduction of Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs."
Israel insists that its air operations are essential for preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. Currently, Iran has been enriching uranium at a rate of 60 percent—significantly higher than the 3.67 percent limit established in the 2015 deal—but still below the 90 percent threshold necessary for a nuclear weapon. The Tehran government firmly denies any intentions of developing nuclear arms.
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