This meeting represents the first time European powers have engaged Iran diplomatically after direct US-Israeli military coordination against Iranian nuclear sites. The unprecedented alignment of Western powers (US military action + European diplomatic pressure) creates a new dynamic that mirrors the prophetic isolation of Persia (Iran) before the Ezekiel 38 coalition forms.
Iran-E3 Nuclear Talks Resume in Istanbul After Israel's June Strike
📰 What Happened
Iranian diplomats met with representatives from Germany, UK and France in Istanbul on July 25, 2025, for a 4-hour nuclear talks session. This marks the first diplomatic engagement since Israel's mid-June attack on Iran, which triggered a 12-day conflict involving US military intervention. Iran's Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabadi called discussions 'serious and detailed' while addressing potential UN snapback sanctions. The talks follow Israel's offensive that killed Iranian commanders and scientists, derailing previous US-Iran negotiations.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The four-hour Istanbul meeting reveals three critical alignments: 1) European powers (E3) acting as unified diplomatic front, 2) US-Israel military cooperation against Iran, and 3) Iran's increasing isolation. These patterns directly parallel Ezekiel 38:13's 'merchants of Tarshish' (Western powers) standing opposed to Persia (Iran). The killing of Iranian nuclear scientists and military commanders by Israel, backed by US strikes, demonstrates the prophesied pressure that drives Iran toward its future alliance with Gog (Russia). The October deadline for UN Resolution 2231 creates a specific timeframe for these prophetic relationships to crystallize.