Nuke talks: Iran in huddle with France, UK & Germany before Trump begins second term
FirstpostAfter holding a discreet meeting in Switzerland’s Geneva, less than a couple of months ago, Iran today again meets with France, Britain and Germany for nuclear talks, barely a week ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the US President Iranian flag flutters in the wind outside of the IAEA headquarters. During his first term, Trump had pursued a policy of “maximum pressure”, withdrawing the US from a landmark nuclear deal which imposed curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief. ‘Breaking point’ Last week, French President Emmanuel Macron said the acceleration of Iran’s nuclear programme is “bringing us very close to the breaking point”. In December, Britain, Germany and France accused Tehran of growing its stockpile of high enriched uranium to “unprecedented levels” without “any credible civilian justification.” “We reiterate our determination to use all diplomatic tools to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, including using snapback if necessary,” they added.