With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Faced with an increasingly bellicose Iran as talks to end the war have stalled, the Trump administration appears to be reaching out
Faced with a tense standoff with Iran, the Trump administration is exploring diplomatic avenues beyond traditional channels, reaching out to European countries that may have influence over Tehran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Austria's foreign minister and had a call with Greece's foreign minister this week. While these meetings were not groundbreaking, it was later revealed that both foreign ministers subsequently spoke with Iran's own foreign minister.
The administration's desperation to avoid escalating the conflict is evident, as economic consequences mount and stockpiles of crucial weapons dwindle. Experts caution that while these calls may provide some pressure, they are not a formal mediation process.
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