E3 and the EU urge Iran to negotiate nuclear talks, welcoming US participation in a peaceful resolution.

[Coin World][E3 and EU Statement: Reiterate Long-term Concerns Over Iran’s Expanding Nuclear Program, Welcome US Participation in Peace Negotiations] After concluding talks with Iran, the foreign ministers of E3 (UK, France, Germany) and the EU issued a statement saying that all parties should avoid measures that would further escalate regional tensions. They urged for a negotiated solution to ensure that Iran never obtains or possesses nuclear weapons. They reiterated long-term concerns over Iran’s expanding nuclear program, believing it lacks credible civilian purposes. All participants supported continuing talks and welcomed the ongoing efforts by the US to seek a negotiated solution. They expressed willingness to meet again in the future.