The message from the European leaders amounted to a condemnation of Iran’s military nuclear programme and how a negotiated solution might be arrived at. But while I am told the European representatives expressed a willingness to meet Iran again, there was no agreement on where or when this might happen. I understand the Iranian foreign minister told the meeting that Tehran couldn’t negotiate with the United States while the Israeli offensive continued. But the European ministers said the best way to secure a ceasefire was to come to the table. It is expected that David Lammy will speak to his US counterparts over the weekend.

Source: The Times June 20, 2025 06:53 UTC