Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is set to hold telephonic discussions with his counterparts from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced. Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the talks will focus on lifting “unlawful sanctions” and addressing recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iran has accused Israel of carrying out airstrikes on multiple sites, including nuclear and military facilities, on June 13. Days later, on June 22, the United States bombed Iran’s Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan nuclear facilities. A ceasefire between Israel and Iran was reached on June 24 after a 12-day conflict.

The discussions with European leaders are expected to highlight Iran’s push for accountability regarding these attacks, which Tehran insists targeted its “peaceful nuclear facilities.”

Meanwhile, Iran has strongly condemned Washington’s decision to impose sanctions on four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges. Baqaei denounced the move as a “grave and flagrant abuse of power,” accusing the United States of shielding Israel from accountability for alleged war crimes against Palestinians.

“The brazen targeting of ICC judges exposes the true essence of the so-called ‘rules-based order,’ which disregards international law and ethics,” Baqaei wrote on X.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on August 20, naming judges Kimberly Prost (Canada), Nicolas Guillou (France), Nazhat Shameem Khan (Fiji), and Mame Mandiaye Niang (Senegal). He argued that the ICC posed a “national security threat” and had overstepped its jurisdiction by attempting to investigate actions of US and Israeli nationals.

Araghchi’s upcoming talks with European counterparts underscore Tehran’s dual diplomatic effort—seeking relief from sanctions while mobilizing international opposition to US actions at the ICC.