German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Tehran's substantial willingness to discuss core disputes would determine whether Western countries eased economic measures and sanctions, Anadolu Agency reported after Monday's G7 meeting in Paris.
He backed indirect U.S.-Iran talks, telling reporters, “I do not see a military solution.”
Wadephul said Iran must show substantial willingness to discuss freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the credible abandonment of any program aimed at developing nuclear weapons, and regional conduct that does not threaten other states’ existence. He said those issues were central to whether Western countries could consider easing measures.
Germany may host another meeting in early December, Wadephul said. He expected officials from Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to join the E4 foreign ministers from Germany, France, Italy and Great Britain.
The diplomatic efforts follow Chinese envoy Zhai Jun’s call for a political settlement during his Nov. 8 Iran visit.
