Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaking in Tehran, on June 13, 2025. (Credit: AFP)
Over the weekend, several governments sounded the alarm, calling for a shift toward diplomacy — a less costly and dangerous arena than the rule of arms. During a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that diplomacy is the only way to resolve the open conflict between Israel and Iran and to address the Iranian nuclear issue.Germany, France and the United Kingdom expressed their readiness to hold talks with Iran over its nuclear program, while Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed on Sunday his readiness to assume the role of mediator between Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes Iran will get back to the negotiating table. But is diplomacy truly an option for Tehran? Read more ‘Israel cannot destroy Iran's nuclear program but can push it back’ ...
Over the weekend, several governments sounded the alarm, calling for a shift toward diplomacy — a less costly and dangerous arena than the rule of arms. During a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that diplomacy is the only way to resolve the open conflict between Israel and Iran and to address the Iranian nuclear issue.Germany, France and the United Kingdom expressed their readiness to hold talks with Iran over its nuclear program, while Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed on Sunday his readiness to assume the role of mediator between Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes Iran will get back to the negotiating table. But is diplomacy truly an option for Tehran? Read more ‘Israel cannot destroy Iran's nuclear program but can push it...
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