Talks held in Geneva among Iran, Britain, France and Germany aimed to find a way to resume nuclear talks, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Tuesday in an interview with Iran's state TV.

Iran on Saturday condemned France for permitting the dissident Mojahedin Khalq Organization (MKO/MEK) to hold an anti-Tehran conference in Paris.

Iran's foreign ministry called upon Paris to review its "unconstructive" approach, a few days before Tehran is set to hold a new round of talks about its nuclear programme with major European countries.

Iran's disputed uranium enrichment drive is nearing a point of no return and European partners to a moribund 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran should consider reimposing sanctions if there is no progress with Tehran,

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has strongly criticized France for hosting a gathering of the Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK) terrorist group, accusing the French government of supporting terrorism and failing to uphold its international legal obligations.

Iran dismissed on Wednesday French President Emmanuel Macron's remark that Iran poses a strategic and primary security

Iran and European powers met in Geneva on Monday to hold confidential discussions on Tehran’s nuclear programme, just a week before US President-elect Donald Trump assumes office. The

This comes amid heightened tensions between France and Iran over Tehran's advancing nuclear program, regional activities, and accusations of state-sponsored hostage-taking. President Emmanuel Macron has described Iran as a "strategic and security challenge" for France and Europe, with the country nearing a critical point in its nuclear program.

France on Tuesday urged its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran until French nationals held there have been released.

French President Emmanuel Macron is warning that Iran's nuclear program is approaching the "point of no return," calling it a top "security challenge."

Talks held in Geneva between Iran, Britain, France and Germany will see dialogue continue regarding Tehran's disputed nuclear programme, Iran's official news agency reported on Tuesday. At that time,

France on Friday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest Tehran's holding of three French nationals Paris says are state hostages, the foreign ministry said.