WANA (Sep 17) – The EU’s foreign policy chief and the foreign ministers of Germany, the UK, and France held a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi today (Wednesday), calling for renewed inspections of sensitive Iranian sites without mentioning Tehran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

 

The German Foreign Ministry issued a statement announcing the call, describing it as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts.

 

According to the statement, the European officials claimed that Iran has yet to take the necessary concrete and reasonable steps required to extend UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

 

They further stressed that Iran must resume negotiations, permit inspections of sensitive sites, and address its high-enriched uranium stockpiles.

 

The three European countries also reiterated their hostile stance towards Iran, emphasising their urgency and determination to push for the reinstatement of sanctions in the coming days if Iran fails to take specific actions.

 

A German Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that “the ball is in Iran’s court,” adding that a temporary snapback extension remains on the table if Iran fulfils specific commitments.

 

The spokesperson also claimed that Iran’s recent steps have been insufficient.

Germany’s X post Following Today’s Call Between the Foreign Ministers of Three European Countries and Araghchi
Germany’s X post Following Today’s Call Between the Foreign Ministers of Three European Countries and Araghchi. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Germany’s X post Following Today’s Call Between the Foreign Ministers of Three European Countries and Araghchi. Social media/ WANA News Agency