20.06.2025 22:50
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated after a meeting with senior officials from the UK, France, and Germany, "We are ready to reassess diplomacy when Iran is held accountable for the aggressive crimes it has committed." French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also remarked after the meeting, "Military operations may postpone this issue, but they do not eliminate it."
The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, "Iran is ready to reassess diplomacy when aggression ends and the aggressor is held accountable for the crimes committed."
The foreign ministers and senior officials of Iran, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the conflicts between Israel and Iran.
IRAN REVEALS NEGOTIATION CONDITION
After the meeting, the ministers delivered critical messages. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced his country's negotiation condition in his statement.
Araghchi stated, "Iran is ready to reassess diplomacy when aggression ends and the aggressor is held accountable for the crimes committed."
"MILITARY OPERATIONS WILL NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE"
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot also made a statement after the meeting. In his statement, Barrot said, "We wanted to initiate a meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister because we believe there is no definitive military solution to Iran's nuclear issue. Military operations may postpone this problem, but they cannot eliminate it."
"EXTREMELY IMPORTANT"
British Foreign Minister David Lammy stated, "We also call on Iran to continue discussions with the United States. This is a dangerous moment, and it is extremely important that this conflict does not lead to a regional escalation."
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul remarked, "Today's good outcome gives the impression that the Iranian side is ready to continue discussing all important issues in principle. It is important for us Europeans to be involved in this, but above all, it is crucial for the United States to be involved in these negotiations and in finding a solution." The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, also commented, "We agreed to discuss not only nuclear issues but also broader topics and to continue the negotiations."
IRAN ATTACKED STRATEGIC POINTS
Meanwhile, the 8th day of the conflicts was also active. This morning, Iran targeted the city of Beersheba in southern Israel with numerous missiles. The train station in the area was heavily damaged, while the next target of Israeli missiles was the Israeli cybersecurity center.
ISRAEL ATTACKED TABRIZ
Israeli attacks continued throughout the day. The Israeli army targeted Tabriz, one of Iran's major cities, in an airstrike.
CASUALTIES MOUNTING
In the Israeli attacks, at least 227 people were killed, including high-ranking military officials such as Iranian Chief of General Staff Bakiri and Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Selami.
In retaliation, Iran launched hundreds of ballistic and hypersonic missiles, targeting Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, in addition to drones. Due to Iranian missiles that surpassed Israel's air defense systems, at least 25 people lost their lives, and the number of injured has exceeded 500.