France: Iran nuclear deal failure means likely military confrontation

France warned that a military confrontation with Iran appears almost inevitable if a new nuclear agreement is not reached quickly. This statement follows a rare meeting of key French ministers and experts convened to discuss the Iran nuclear situation. European powers are seeking a deal to limit Iran's uranium enrichment before a key deadline in October 2025, when United Nations sanctions related to a previous 2015 agreement expire. Western nations are concerned about Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. had reinforced military capabilities in the Middle East. Ministers from France, Britain, and Germany want to discuss the Iran issue with the U.S. Secretary of State at an upcoming NATO meeting.