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Netanyahu to Raise Iran Nuclear Concerns in Upcoming Meeting With Trump 
French President Emmanuel Macron convened key ministers and experts on Wednesday to address growing concerns over Iran’s nuclear program, amid fears that rising U.S.-Iran tensions could escalate into military conflict. The rare cabinet-level meeting underscores European anxiety over potential U.S. or Israeli airstrikes if no diplomatic breakthrough is reached soon.
Washington’s recent military buildup in the Middle East, including additional warplanes, comes alongside an ongoing bombing campaign targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s move has fueled speculation among European officials that a direct strike on Iran could be imminent.
President Donald Trump has warned Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of severe consequences, including airstrikes and economic sanctions, if Iran fails to reenter negotiations on its nuclear activities. Trump withdrew from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, reimposing sanctions and pushing a “maximum pressure” strategy, which has since led Iran to exceed uranium enrichment limits, edging closer to weapons-grade levels—claims Iran denies.
France, Germany, and Britain have ramped up diplomatic efforts, urging Tehran to return to the negotiating table. Recent technical-level talks aim to establish a framework for renewed dialogue. European powers are targeting an agreement by August to reset nuclear limits and lift sanctions ahead of the deal’s October 2025 expiration.
The urgency is heightened with Israel’s foreign minister visiting Paris and Western allies planning discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during an upcoming NATO meeting in Brussels.
As geopolitical tensions rise, Europe seeks to avoid conflict and revive diplomacy to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear capabilities unchecked.ctions, European diplomacy Iran, Israel Iran conflict, NATO Iran discussions.
