European allies fear that a rushed US-Ir@n framework deal could backfire, locking in a superficial agreement that leads to months or years of technical deadlock.
Diplomats from France, Britain, and Germany—who began negotiating with Ir@n in 2003—say they've been sidelined. They worry that Washington, eager to claim a diplomatic win for President Trump, could push for a headline-grabbing deal that entrenches deeper problems.
"The concern isn't that there won't be an agreement", said a senior European diplomat. "It's that there will be a bad initial agreement that creates endless downstream problems". The 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) ran to 160 pages and took 12 years of intense technical work. Federica Mogherini, who coordinated those talks, asked: "Does anyone seriously think this can be done in 21 hours?" Key sticking points include Iran's 440 kg stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%, the right to enrich uranium at all, sanctions relief sequencing, and a non-aggression guarantee from the US.
Europeans stress that a central role for the IAEA, including intrusive verification and unrestricted access, is essential. "A negotiation with Iran is meticulous and subtle: every word matters", said France's former chief negotiator.
The White House rejected the criticism, saying Trump has a "Proven track record of achieving good deals" and will only accept one that puts America first. 🇺🇸🇮🇷🇪🇺
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