Iran (Washington Insider Magazine) – Iran is set to resume nuclear talks with France, the United Kingdom, and Germany on January 13, 2025, in Geneva. This new round of discussions follows a previous meeting in November 2024. The primary focus will be Iran’s controversial nuclear program, which has raised significant concerns within the international community.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the meeting’s date, stating that the talks will address ongoing disputes with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that while Tehran is open to cooperation with the IAEA, it does not accept pressure in these negotiations.
The tensions between Iran and the European powers escalated after a resolution accusing Iran of insufficient cooperation with the IAEA. In retaliation, Iran informed the IAEA of its plans to install more uranium-enriching centrifuges. The European trio has expressed concerns about Iran’s rapidly growing stockpile of high-enriched uranium, warning that it is approaching weapons-grade levels.
The discussions come at a critical time as Iran’s nuclear advancements continue to worry global powers, particularly after the US’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear agreement under President Trump. While indirect talks between the Biden administration and Iran have failed to revive the pact, there is increasing pressure on all sides to find a resolution.
