In Geneva, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, alongside French and German counterparts, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a two-week delay on potential Israeli military strikes against Iran.

These discussions were initiated after Trump decided to postpone a decision on military action for up to two weeks, aiming to create a diplomatic pathway.

Lammy emphasized the importance of this diplomatic window, describing the situation in the Middle East as 'perilous' and urging Iran to engage in negotiations with the US.

The US and European allies are advocating for Iran to agree to zero enrichment of uranium as a foundational step in the discussions.

In response to the crisis, the UK Foreign Office evacuated its staff from Iran, operating remotely and advising British nationals to follow local guidance.

The UK government plans to use charter flights to evacuate British citizens stranded in Israel once airspace reopens, responding to criticism of its initial evacuation strategy.

This evacuation plan follows criticism of the Foreign Office's earlier response, which prioritized the evacuation of embassy staff families over UK citizens.

Amidst these developments, President Trump contradicted his intelligence director's earlier statement regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities, expressing skepticism about Iran's nuclear intentions.

The Foreign Office confirmed its operations will continue remotely from Iran, while advising British nationals in the region to adhere to local guidance rather than mandating an immediate evacuation.

However, Araghchi countered that Iran would not negotiate with the US while Israel continues its airstrikes, insisting that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful.

Tensions escalated on the same day, with exchanges of fire including Iranian missiles targeting the Israeli city of Haifa, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that military operations would continue indefinitely.

The US also evacuated 79 staff and their families from its embassy in Israel, highlighting the escalating tensions in the region.