The foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France and Germany met with Iran's foreign minister in Geneva on Friday in a push to defuse the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. 

In their meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas are expected to present what French President Emmanuel Macron described on Friday as “a complete diplomatic and technical offer for negotiations.” 

In statements to press following the meeting, Kallas said, "We agreed that we will discuss nuclear but also broader issues that we have and keep the discussions open."

Lammy told reporters that the European diplomats made clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, adding that "we are keen to continue ongoing discussions and negotiations with Iran and we urge Iran to continue their talks with the United States."

In a separate statement, Araghchi said the discussions were "serious" and "respectful."

"Iran is ready to consider diplomacy once again and once the aggression is stopped. ... I made it crystal clear that Iran's defense capabilities are non-negotiable," Araghchi told reporters.

The gathering comes as Israeli and Iranian strikes continue and as US President Donald Trump mulls getting involved on Israel’s behalf. Just before the meeting on Friday, Iran launched another wave of missiles at Israel. Initial reporting read that missiles penetrated Israeli defense systems and impacted Haifa and Be’er Sheva. 

While the European diplomats push to reopen diplomatic channels, Iran has outwardly rejected the prospect of talks under ongoing military pressure. Araghchi said on Friday, "We are not seeking negotiations with anyone, especially not the United States, on this matter," and "We have explicitly told them that as long as the aggression and attacks continue, there is simply no room for talk of dialogue or diplomacy."