Iran signals readiness for negotiations but rejects ultimatums
1. Diplomatic contacts
— Foreign ministers of the UK, France, Germany, and the EU hold a meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister in Geneva
— The European side will convey a message from Washington regarding the US's readiness for direct negotiations
2. Positions of the parties on the nuclear program
— The US demands a complete halt to uranium enrichment
— European countries had previously allowed limited enrichment for peaceful purposes under international supervision
— The President of France shifted his position towards Trump's demands, supporting "zero enrichment"
3. Iran's response
— Tehran expressed readiness to discuss limitations but rejected the option of a complete abandonment of enrichment
— Iranian authorities exclude any negotiations with the Trump administration until the end of Israeli attacks
Quote: "Iran is ready to discuss limitations on uranium enrichment but categorically rejects a complete ban."