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"Despite the heightened tensions, a full-scale war [between the U.S. and Iran] remains unlikely in the immediate term."

"Trump has been clear in his desire to resolve the issue diplomatically and avoid war [with Iran] in the Middle East."

"Despite all the hysteria of war, I'm not really seeing that on the horizon."

"It is highly unlikely that Trump will bomb Iran, not least because he vowed on the presidential campaign trail not to drag the United States into a war."

"The potential of some kind of conflict with Iran escalating into a larger regional war is very real, possibly more real than ever."

"The United States now seems close to a direct conflict that Biden (and Iran) have worked hard to avoid."

"[A] full-scale war is hardly inevitable."

"If they [Iran] don't make a deal [with the US], there will be bombing."

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European foreign ministers from Britain, France, and Germany met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on Friday for about 3.5 hours, marking the first face-to-face diplomatic talks since the Israel-Iran conflict began eight days ago.

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European foreign ministers from Britain, France, and Germany met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva on Friday for about 3.5 hours, marking the first face-to-face diplomatic talks since the Israel-Iran conflict began eight days ago.

The Geneva talks concluded with no concrete breakthrough, though German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Iran appeared "fundamentally ready to continue talking about all important issues" while British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged Iran to resume negotiations with the U.S.

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The Geneva talks concluded with no concrete breakthrough, though German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Iran appeared "fundamentally ready to continue talking about all important issues" while British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged Iran to resume negotiations with the U.S.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated before the talks that Iran would not negotiate with the U.S. while Israeli attacks continue, calling America "a partner in these crimes" and describing Israeli strikes as "merciless acts of aggression."

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated before the talks that Iran would not negotiate with the U.S. while Israeli attacks continue, calling America "a partner in these crimes" and describing Israeli strikes as "merciless acts of aggression."

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday he would <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/trump-weighs-iran-strike-as-israel-hits-nuclear-sites">decide "within the next two weeks" whether the United States will join Israel's military campaign against Iran</a>, with European diplomats using this timeframe to press for diplomatic solutions.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday he would decide "within the next two weeks" whether the United States will join Israel's military campaign against Iran, with European diplomats using this timeframe to press for diplomatic solutions.

Israel and Iran continued exchanging fire during the diplomatic talks, with Iranian missiles striking Haifa and injuring at least 17-21 people, while Israel conducted overnight strikes on Iranian missile launchers and nuclear-related facilities.</span

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Israel and Iran continued exchanging fire during the diplomatic talks, with Iranian missiles striking Haifa and injuring at least 17-21 people, while Israel conducted overnight strikes on Iranian missile launchers and nuclear-related facilities.

The conflict has now entered its eighth consecutive day, with Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir warning of a "prolonged campaign" and calling it "the most complex military campaign in our history" as both sides prepare for extended warfare.</span

The conflict has now entered its eighth consecutive day, with Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir warning of a "prolonged campaign" and calling it "the most complex military campaign in our history" as both sides prepare for extended warfare.

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The Geneva talks concluded with no concrete breakthrough, though German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Iran appeared "fundamentally ready to continue talking about all important issues" while British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged Iran to resume negotiations with the United States.</span

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The Geneva talks concluded with no concrete breakthrough, though German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Iran appeared "fundamentally ready to continue talking about all important issues" while British Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged Iran to resume negotiations with the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated before the talks that Iran would not negotiate with the United States while Israeli attacks continue, calling America "a partner in these crimes" and describing Israeli strikes as "merciless acts of aggression".</span

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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated before the talks that Iran would not negotiate with the United States while Israeli attacks continue, calling America "a partner in these crimes" and describing Israeli strikes as "merciless acts of aggression".

President Trump announced Thursday he would decide "within the next two weeks" whether the United States will join Israel's military campaign against Iran, with European diplomats using this timeframe to press for diplomatic solutions before potential American involvement.</span

President Trump announced Thursday he would decide "within the next two weeks" whether the United States will join Israel's military campaign against Iran, with European diplomats using this timeframe to press for diplomatic solutions before potential American involvement.

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European diplomacy offers the only viable path forward as military solutions cannot permanently resolve Iran's nuclear ambitions. The Geneva talks demonstrate Iran's willingness to engage diplomatically despite ongoing attacks, providing a crucial window for negotiations before Trump's two-week deadline expires. Military strikes may delay but cannot eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities, making sustained diplomatic engagement essential for long-term regional stability.

European diplomacy offers the only viable path forward as military solutions cannot permanently resolve Iran's nuclear ambitions. The Geneva talks demonstrate Iran's willingness to engage diplomatically despite ongoing attacks, providing a crucial window for negotiations before Trump's two-week deadline expires. Military strikes may delay but cannot eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities, making sustained diplomatic engagement essential for long-term regional stability.

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Iran's refusal to negotiate with the United States while under attack exposes the regime's bad faith and terrorist nature. Tehran's continued uranium enrichment to 60 percent and missile attacks on Israeli civilians prove diplomatic engagement is futile with a regime that sponsors terrorism across the region. Only decisive military action can stop Iran's nuclear weapons program and protect democratic allies from this existential threat.

Iran's refusal to negotiate with the United States while under attack exposes the regime's bad faith and terrorist nature. Tehran's continued uranium enrichment to 60 percent and missile attacks on Israeli civilians prove diplomatic engagement is futile with a regime that sponsors terrorism across the region. Only decisive military action can stop Iran's nuclear weapons program and protect democratic allies from this existential threat.

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The time for negotiations with Iran's Mullah regime is over. With assassination plots against Trump and threats to annihilate Israel, Iran's nuclear ambitions — nearing 10 bombs' worth of uranium — demand decisive action. Israel's strikes have weakened Iran, but only U.S. bunker-busters can finish the job. Trump must act now to end this existential threat and prevent a nuclear Middle East.

The time for negotiations with Iran's Mullah regime is over. With assassination plots against Trump and threats to annihilate Israel, Iran's nuclear ambitions — nearing 10 bombs' worth of uranium — demand decisive action. Israel's strikes have weakened Iran, but only U.S. bunker-busters can finish the job. Trump must act now to end this existential threat and prevent a nuclear Middle East.

Israel's unprovoked attack on Iran, followed by continued bombardments despite ongoing negotiations, reveals it as the sole aggressor. Ignoring evidence that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003, Israel's strikes aim to provoke regime change, not defense. Its nuclear arsenal and U.S. support enable this aggression, destabilizing the region while Iran rallies in unity. Negotiations, not U.S. intervention, are the path forward.

Israel's unprovoked attack on Iran, followed by continued bombardments despite ongoing negotiations, reveals it as the sole aggressor. Ignoring evidence that Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003, Israel's strikes aim to provoke regime change, not defense. Its nuclear arsenal and U.S. support enable this aggression, destabilizing the region while Iran rallies in unity. Negotiations, not U.S. intervention, are the path forward.

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Western diplomacy must prioritize de-escalation with Iran, engaging in good-faith talks to curb its nuclear ambitions while avoiding catastrophic war. Yet, the Iranian people, oppressed by the Ayatollah's regime, deserve to reclaim their nation through their own agency, not foreign bombs. Both Israel and Iran have a long history of aggression, risking regional chaos. Humble diplomacy is required of both countries.

Western diplomacy must prioritize de-escalation with Iran, engaging in good-faith talks to curb its nuclear ambitions while avoiding catastrophic war. Yet, the Iranian people, oppressed by the Ayatollah's regime, deserve to reclaim their nation through their own agency, not foreign bombs. Both Israel and Iran have a long history of aggression, risking regional chaos. Humble diplomacy is required of both countries.

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