Europe’s Dispute Mechanism Deepens Strains in Iran Diplomacy – Al Jazeera

DID Press: Al Jazeera has reported that Europe’s recent decision to activate the so-called “dispute resolution mechanism” complicated the path of diplomacy with Iran more the ever. According to the outlet, European countries appear to place little value on relations with Tehran and are instead seeking to bolster their standing with the Trump administration by increasing pressure on Iran.

The report notes that Washington, which previously targeted three of Iran’s nuclear sites in attacks, welcomed Europe’s move, claiming that the door for Iran’s return to negotiations remains open—even though Tehran had been ready for talks prior to the 12-day conflict.

Al Jazeera adds that the prevailing sentiment in Iran is that past negotiations were a form of deception, and now Europe expects Tehran to return to the table without securing any security guarantees from the United States or Israel. The outlet stresses that if the West truly seeks dialogue, it must first rebuild Iran’s trust.

Furthermore, citing Al Jazeera, the report warns that Europe’s request for Iran to disclose the locations of its uranium stockpiles would only expose these facilities to potential future strikes by the U.S. or Israel.

The network concludes that with Donald Trump back in power, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have adopted even tougher positions against Iran, and Europe is now more eager than ever to align closely with Washington.