Germany says Iran must show seriousness on enrichment and missiles ahead of Geneva talks

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday that Iran must demonstrate serious willingness to curb uranium enrichment and include its missile program in negotiations, ahead of planned nuclear talks in Geneva.

Wadephul is set to meet with his British and French counterparts—known collectively as the E3—alongside EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas at Germany’s permanent mission in Geneva, before a joint meeting with Iran’s foreign minister.

“If this serious willingness exists, then the consequence on our part will also be that we are prepared to hold further talks,” Wadephul said before departing.

He added that Germany remains committed to Israel’s security. “Israel can rely on Germany to always keep an eye on and defend the security and existence of the Israeli state. That is part of our raison d’être,” he said.