EU warns Iran will be 'more dangerous' if nuclear experts not included in talks

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EU says excluding nuclear experts risks a weaker future deal with Iran.
Calls for broader negotiations covering missiles, cyber and regional activity.

The European Union has warned that Iran could become “more dangerous” if nuclear specialists are not included in ongoing negotiations over its nuclear program, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Speaking at a meeting of EU leaders in Cyprus, Kallas said any future agreement risks being weaker than the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, if technical expertise is absent from the negotiating table.

Risk of weaker nuclear deal

Kallas said excluding nuclear experts could undermine the effectiveness of any new agreement compared with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which limited Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.

“If the talks are only about the nuclear program and there are no nuclear experts around the table, then we will end up with an agreement that is weaker than the JCPOA was,” she said.

The 2015 deal was negotiated during the Obama administration before the United States withdrew under President Donald Trump.

Broader regional concerns

Kallas also stressed that negotiations should not focus solely on nuclear issues, warning that other security concerns must be addressed.

She pointed to Iran’s missile program, regional proxy networks, and cyber activities as key issues that could escalate risks if left unresolved.

“And if those problems are not addressed, we will end up with a more dangerous Iran,” she said.

Push for comprehensive talks

The remarks reflect growing European pressure for a wider framework in any future agreement with Tehran, as Western officials seek to avoid a repeat of previous deals that failed to address Iran’s broader military and regional activities.