As indirect talks with the U.S. heat up, Iran’s top diplomat is rallying key allies. Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi engaged in telephonic diplomacy Friday, briefing Egyptian and Russian counterparts on the evolving Iran-America nuclear dialogue.
Araghchi informed Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty about the Geneva round two session, emphasizing work toward a draft based on reciprocal respect and common goals. Abdelatty expressed support for the diplomacy, urging sustained efforts to craft a framework palatable to everyone.
The chat with Russia’s Sergey Lavrov covered Iran’s nuclear program updates, factoring in Geneva’s indirect exchanges. Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s endorsement, pushing for solutions that honor Iran’s rights under the NPT and deliver equitable diplomatic outcomes.
This outreach comes as U.S.-Iran relations teeter on the edge. American military presence in the region has ramped up, amplifying concerns. President Trump ramped up pressure Thursday, demanding a nuclear accord within two weeks or else dire repercussions.
According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Washington contemplates pinpoint strikes on Iranian assets to force compliance. Such moves could launch swiftly, hitting strategic targets. Refusal by Iran might trigger expansive operations against regime pillars, designed to intensify pressure on leadership in Tehran.
No final call on military action rests with Trump yet; he’s mulling a spectrum of responses. Iran’s engagement with Cairo and Moscow highlights a multi-pronged approach—diplomacy abroad paired with defiance at home—amid whispers of impending conflict. Stakeholders globally brace for the next chapter in this protracted nuclear drama, where every call could tip the scales.