European Allies Warn Against ‘Superficial’ Iran Deal as Trump Pushes for Quick Win

Diplomats expressed concern that an inexperienced US team is prioritizing a fast framework over technical stability, risking a “bad initial deal” that could fail politically. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen looks on during a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 23, 2025. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google European allies are raising alarms over the Trump administration’s push for a swift framework agreement with Iran , warning that a rushed and technically thin deal could deepen rather than resolve long-standing disputes. Diplomats who previously led negotiations with Tehran told Reuters that they fear a “superficial” agreement. Federica Mogherini, who coordinated Iran talks from 2013 to 2015, questioned the possibility of finalizing a complex nuclear dossier in such a short timeframe. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . “It took us 12 years and huge technical work. Does anyone seriously think this can be done in 21 hours?” Mogherini asked. Critics argue the US team believes a five-page document can settle the crisis, whereas in reality, every nuclear provision opens dozens of new technical disputes. The White House has dismissed these concerns. Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated that President Trump has a “proven track record of reaching good deals” and will only agree to terms that put “America first.” However, Washington’s “red lines” remain rigid, including a total halt to uranium enrichment, the dismantling of core enrichment facilities, and the removal of highly enriched uranium from Iranian soil. This friction comes as the April 22 deadline for the temporary ceasefire fast approaches. President Trump has expressed optimism that a final deal, involving a $20 billion asset-for-uranium swap , could be reached within days. Other Topics of Interest Lithuania and Latvia Block Fico’s Flight Path to Moscow’s Victory Day Parade Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the Baltic states for closing their airspace to his official aircraft, as he prepares for a controversial visit to Russia despite EU boycotts. Yet, significant contradictions remain: while Trump insists on the transfer of nuclear material to the US, Iran’s Foreign Ministry recently declared its stockpile would not be moved “anywhere.” The diplomatic situation is further complicated by rhetoric from Tehran. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, recently characterized the ceasefire as a strategic victory for Iran, claiming Washington failed to form an effective coalition in the Strait of Hormuz. With Trump warning he may “start dropping bombs again” if a deal is not reached by Wednesday, European diplomats fear that the pressure for a quick win may result in a politically unsustainable pact that neither side can uphold. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.