Iran to hold nuclear talks with Germany, France, UK counterparts

In a critical diplomatic effort to de-escalate the worsening conflict in West Asia, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to hold nuclear talks today in Geneva with his counterparts from Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. According to reports, the European ministerial delegation will first convene with European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, at Germany’s permanent mission in Geneva, before engaging in direct discussions with the Iranian delegation.

This meeting comes at a time when tensions over Iran’s nuclear program are rapidly escalating amid an intensifying military standoff with Israel. The diplomatic initiative is aimed at creating a two-week window for dialogue, seen as the last chance to prevent the situation from spiraling into a full-blown regional war that could destabilize the West Asian region, also known as the Middle East. The talks are being closely watched ahead of the NATO Leaders’ Summit scheduled next week in The Hague, where regional security in West Asia will top the agenda.

Senior diplomats from the UK, France, and Germany are pushing for a peaceful resolution, warning that continued military aggression against Iran could result in regime collapse—a term referring to the potential fall of the ruling political leadership, which in Iran’s case, is centered around Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Such a scenario, officials caution, could lead to mass displacement of civilians and a humanitarian crisis, especially if essential services collapse and refugees flee in large numbers.

Russia, a long-time ally of Tehran, has issued a strong warning against any attempts at regime change in Iran. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the assassination of the Supreme Leader would “open Pandora’s box”—a metaphor indicating unpredictable and potentially catastrophic consequences. Moscow also condemned ongoing military assaults on Iran and warned the United States against any military intervention, signaling deepening fault lines between global powers over the handling of the Iran-Israel crisis.

On the battlefield, the conflict between Israel and Iran has now entered its seventh day. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed that Iran launched missiles into southern Israel earlier today. In retaliation, Israeli military operations have intensified, moving beyond conventional military targets to strike state institutions in Tehran—a bold escalation signaling a strategic shift. According to Western and regional officials, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration aims not only to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure but also to weaken the regime’s governance architecture, potentially destabilizing the state from within.

Amidst this, the European Union has issued a strong appeal for restraint and strict adherence to international law, emphasizing the looming threat of radioactive contamination—a possible consequence if nuclear facilities are targeted—and broader humanitarian fallout. The EU reiterated that diplomatic channels remain open and must be prioritized over force.

Meanwhile, the United States, under President Donald Trump, has not yet declared a definitive stance. The President stated that a final decision regarding U.S. involvement in the conflict will be taken within two weeks, indicating that Washington is weighing its strategic interests and international obligations carefully.

This multi-layered crisis—balancing geopolitical stakes, nuclear risks, and humanitarian threats—has drawn global attention. As high-stakes diplomacy unfolds in Geneva, the international community watches closely, hoping for a breakthrough that could halt the region’s slide toward open war.

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