Iranian Foreign Minister to Hold Meeting with Wadephul

Middle East Conflict Live Updates +++ 01:46 Wadephul to huddle with Iranian Foreign Minister

Wadephul seeks a meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and his counterparts from France and the UK will gather for a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi on Friday in Geneva. According to our intel from Berlin's diplomatic circles, these high-level discussions are arranged to brainstorm coordinated action from the E3 nations (Germany, France, and the UK)—regular negotiators with Tehran on its nuclear program, as well as the Arab countries neighboring Iran—to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing disagreements.

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President Vladimir Putin threw a lifeline to Iran, offering to secure the peaceful use of nuclear power for the Middle Eastern nation. By doing so, he hopes to alleviate Israel's fears of a potential nuclear armament by Tehran. Putin shared this proposition with Israel and the USA, calling it a viable escape route. However, the final decision lies with both Israel and Iran. Putin also expressed that he doesn't anticipate the Iranian leadership to crumble as a result of the recent Israeli air raids. "Society bands together around political leadership," Putin observed, during a meeting on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Russia maintains an alliance with Iran.

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According to sources within the Trump administration, the US President has reportedly approved a plan of attack against Iran but has yet to give the go-ahead for its execution. The Wall Street Journal reported this news on Tuesday, citing three unknown sources, stating that Trump made these comments to his top advisors on Tuesday evening. He wants to monitor if the Iranian government will abandon its nuclear ambitions first. As of this report, both the US government and Iran have remained silent on the matter.

New Wave of Israeli Airstrikes on Tehran

The Israeli military has announced that it carried out a fresh wave of attacks on the Iranian capital Tehran, which targeted more than 20 locations over the past few hours. Their primary focus was on uranium centrifuge production facilities, sites related to nuclear weapons development, and rocket manufacturing plants.

Trump Eager for a "Total, Complete Victory"

US President Donald Trump once again lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with the term "ceasefire," stating it was "no longer relevant." Instead, he declared, "We want a total, complete victory."

"Disgraceful Remarks": Iran Summons German Ambassador

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's comments praising Israel's military operation against Iran resulted in the summoning of the German Ambassador in Tehran. Following his derogatory remarks, the Iranian Foreign Ministry invited the ambassador for a meeting: "In response to the shameful remarks of the German Chancellor in support of Tel Aviv's aggression against our country, the ambassador of this country has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry," reported Iranian state television. The currently serving German ambassador in Iran is diplomat Markus Potzel.

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Insights into the Current Middle East Conflict

The current standoff in the Middle East, involving Iran and Israel, is fueled by escalating tensions. The collapse of Syria's Assad regime in late 2024 significantly impacted Iran's strategic role in the region, while Israel continues to apply military pressure on Iran, working to limit its missile and nuclear capabilities. In asymmetric confrontations with Israel, both Iran and its regional allies have suffered losses, with reduced capacity to threaten Israel. Direct Israeli military strikes have dealt substantial damage to Iranian missile and nuclear sites while Iran's retaliatory attacks have had minimal impact. At the same time, Iran's internal security and nuclear-related sites have faced Israeli intrusions, adversely affecting the regime's stability and military capabilities. Diplomatic efforts led by Germany, France, and the UK aim to encourage Iran to engage in nuclear diplomacy, foster de-escalation, and address humanitarian concerns amid ongoing conflicts like those in Gaza.

The high-level discussions between the foreign ministers of Germany, France, the UK, and Iran in Geneva aim to coordinate action among the E3 nations and Arab countries neighboring Iran for a peaceful resolution to ongoing disagreements.
President Vladimir Putin's offer to secure the peaceful use of nuclear power for Iran is intended to alleviate Israel's fears of a potential nuclear armament by Tehran, but the final decision lies with both Israel and Iran.