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French, British and German political directors to meet with Iran on Friday - sources

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Posted on April 30, 2025

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PARIS (Reuters) - French, British and German political directors will meet with Iran on Friday in Rome, two diplomatic sources told Reuters, confirming an earlier Reuters exclusive. Iran is looking to

Iran to Meet E3 Political Directors in Rome on Friday

PARIS (Reuters) - French, British and German political directors will meet with Iran on Friday in Rome, two diplomatic sources told Reuters, confirming an earlier Reuters exclusive.

Iran is looking to build on the momentum of nuclear negotiations with the United States that resumed in Oman on Saturday and after talks with Russia and China last week.

The moves by Iran to reach out to Britain, France and Germany - known as the E3 - suggest Tehran is keeping its options open, but also wants to assess where the Europeans stand on the possible re-imposition of U.N. sanctions before October, when a resolution ratifying the 2015 accord expires.

(Reporting by John Irish; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • Iran seeks to build on nuclear negotiations with the U.S.
  • Meeting with E3 suggests Tehran is exploring options.
  • Iran aims to understand Europe's stance on U.N. sanctions.
  • Talks follow recent discussions with Russia and China.
  • The 2015 nuclear accord resolution expires in October.

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The main topic is Iran's meeting with the E3 political directors to discuss nuclear negotiations and potential U.N. sanctions.
Why is Iran meeting with the E3?
Iran is meeting with the E3 to explore diplomatic options and assess Europe's stance on U.N. sanctions.
What is the significance of the October deadline?
The October deadline marks the expiration of the 2015 nuclear accord resolution, impacting potential U.N. sanctions.

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