UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy warned Friday that while the Middle East remains "dangerously volatile," a "critical two-week window exists for diplomatic resolution." His remarks came ahead of pivotal nuclear talks in Geneva with:
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian
EU High Representative Josep Borrell
French and German counterparts
Key Diplomatic Moves:
Geneva Agenda (Today):
Push for "enduring diplomatic solution" to Iran's nuclear program
Emphasize nuclear non-proliferation and global security
Washington Talks (Thursday):
Coordinated with US Deputy Secretary of State Marc Rubio
Focused on de-escalating Israel-Iran military tensions
Urgent Appeal:
"Now is the moment to halt dangerous developments and prevent regional escalation that benefits no one."
Strategic Context:
Lammy's Geneva trip follows his Middle East shuttle diplomacy this week
Part of UK effort to reactivate JCPOA framework through EU-led negotiations
Comes amid heightened IAEA concerns over Iran's 60% uranium enrichment