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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei issued a chilling warning to Israel and United States.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have risen sharply. After a missile attack on a hospital in southern Israel, Israel's Defence Minister Katz issued an ultimatum stating that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 'can no longer be allowed to exist.' The statement represents a marked escalation in rhetoric, which reflects that the crisis between the two nations has deteriorated considerably. Meanwhile, three global superpowers have intervened to attempt to shield Iran. Notably, none of these three countries are Iran's traditional allies: China, Russia, and Turkey.
According to a report published by Reuters, citing a German diplomat, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are planning to meet their Iranian counterparts in Geneva this coming Friday for nuclear talks. The three nations are aiming to find a diplomatic solution amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. As part of this effort, they are also expected to hold discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. According to the Reuters report citing sources, the ministers are expected to begin their discussions with the European Union's High Representative, Kaja Kallas, at Germany's permanent mission in Geneva. Following this, they will hold a joint meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister.
Tensions have escalated since last week after Israel launched a large-scale bombing campaign against Iran, alleging that Tehran was on the verge of producing a nuclear bomb. Iran denied the allegations and responded with multiple drone and missile strikes. The exchange of hostilities between the two nations has continued, stoking fears of a wider regional war.
So far, U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet directly addressed the potential of U.S. involvement in Israel's military counterpart, raising doubts that there is a risk of another escalation in this crisis.
However, on Thursday, the White House made it clear that President Trump has not made a final decision on U.S. military involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stressed that while military support remains on the table for Israel, the administration is also considering working through diplomatic measures to engage with Tehran and potentially de-escalate the situation.
While addressing a press briefing at the White House, Leavitt read Trump's statement, highlighting the possibility of diplomatic negotiations amid the escalating conflict between the two countries.
'Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,' Leavitt quoted the President as saying.
According to reports, the three European countries are working to persuade Iran to limit its nuclear program to civilian use only and to get commitments from Tehran that military applications of nuclear technology will not be pursued. Meanwhile, Israel has made it clear it intends to eliminate Iran's capacity to build a nuclear weapon, while Iran continues to insist its nuclear activities are for peaceful, non-military purposes.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz firmly sided with Israel and urged Tehran to de-escalate tensions. He warned that if they do not, Iran will face devastating consequences. German Foreign Minister Johann Wedfull also urged Iranian leaders to work for a peaceful resolution and provide certain assurances regarding their nuclear program. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, he reiterated that Germany was willing to engage to find a diplomatic solution between the two nations.
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