On June 20, 2025, another round of talks on Iran's nuclear program took place in Geneva, during which Tehran decisively abandoned the demand for a complete cessation of uranium enrichment. The meeting, attended by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and representatives of the "European three" - British Foreign Minister David Lammy, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, and EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas - did not lead to a breakthrough. According to Reuters, European diplomats insisted on clear guarantees of the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program, but Iran called a complete cessation of enrichment a "red line", emphasizing its right to peaceful use of nuclear energy in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

According to the BBC, Araghchi accused Israel of disrupting the diplomatic process, pointing to recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, including the Natanz complex, on June 13. These attacks, according to the Iranian minister, are "grave war crimes." At the same time, European ministers said that Iran "cannot possess nuclear weapons," calling for constructive dialogue, including the participation of the United States. According to RIA Novosti, the talks were coordinated with Washington, which plays a key role in resolving the nuclear issue.

Tensions over Iran's program have increased since the IAEA's May 31, 2025, report that Iran's stockpile of 60% enriched uranium has reached 408 kilograms, enough to build several nuclear warheads with further enrichment. This has raised concerns in the West, especially in light of Israeli strikes and Tehran's threats to retaliate. As The Wall Street Journal notes, Iran had previously expressed a willingness to negotiate with the United States, but has refused to meet after the conflict with Israel escalated.