Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid headed to Berlin Sunday claiming to have fruitfully shaped Europe’s “strong position” over Iran, as he gears up for elections.
Lapid has argued that his tactful approach to France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Biden administration has been more productive than the assertive stance of his rival Benjamin Netanyahu, as the two men lead their respective political blocs towards Israel’s November 1 parliamentary election.
However, what pushed Europe to say that there are “no active negotiations” was Iran’s latest response to a EU draft submitted to Tehran on August 8. Iran’s response was called “non-constructive” by the Biden administration and seen by the E3 as a sign of lack of willingness to make a deal.
Source: Iran International