The talks sought to de-escalate tensions after Washington bombed Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran launched a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.

Trump threatens Iran with military action while pursuing diplomatic talks. Recent drone shootdowns escalate tensions as diplomatic summit approaches.

The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation.View on euronews

If the negotiations scheduled for Friday between Iran and the United States are to be effective and durable, they must move beyond a single-issue on nuclear weapons and toward a comprehensive, direct,