E3 foreign ministers urge Iran: Is the turning point in the nuclear crisis now coming?

E3 foreign ministers urge Iran: Is the turning point in the nuclear crisis now coming?

The situation surrounding the Iranian nuclear program is currently causing a lot of movement in international politics. Germany, France and Great Britain's foreign ministers are sending clear signals and calling on Iran to return to diplomacy. It is crucial to avoid hasty actions against Western interests and to refrain from any escalation, both regionally and in the nuclear field, reports Tyrolean daily newspaper.

At least Iran is signaling a willingness to reactivate talks about its nuclear program. This is happening in the context of an existing treaty, the 2015 nuclear deal, which the US unilaterally terminated under Donald Trump. In a recent resolution in the IAEA Board of Governors, the E3 made it clear that Iran has failed to meet its nuclear non-proliferation commitments.

The pressure is growing

Rafael Grossi, the head of the IAEA, once again called on all parties involved in Vienna to exercise restraint. He warns that military escalations could jeopardize the possibility of a diplomatic solution. It is important to prevent a situation in which Iran could potentially acquire nuclear weapons. According to his information, the underground uranium enrichment facility in Natanz remains intact despite Israeli attacks, although equipment may have been damaged by a power outage.

Concerns about Iran's nuclear program continue to grow. Negotiations with Tehran have been ongoing in Washington since March, but so far there has been no significant progress. Iran's leader Ali Khamenei shows willingness to negotiate, but is not making any concessions. This is prompting the US to schedule a new round of negotiations in Oman, which is scheduled to take place next Sunday. Oman is playing a mediator role here, while Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium, which is seen as non-negotiable.

The path to a solution remains difficult

Meanwhile, the situation could soon be discussed in the UN Security Council, but China and Russia are blocking possible punitive measures. In addition, a resolution critical of Iran was recently passed, but not all members supported it. Meanwhile, military options against Iran are being discussed in Israel, which is further increasing tensions. Netanyahu and Trump are not ruling out military strikes, even though experts warn that such measures may not stop the nuclear program, but only slow it down.

Finally, it should be noted that Iran responded to the resolution by announcing another uranium enrichment facility, which further aggravates the situation. As Western countries consider the “snapback mechanism” from the 2015 nuclear deal, the pressure on the negotiating parties is increasing. The next round of talks in Oman will show whether a way out of this complex situation can be found.