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By: TheJestPress.com
In an inspiring display of optimism (or perhaps a tragic misunderstanding of tension), European diplomats gathered this week for a highly anticipated face-to-face meeting with Iranian officials—the first such encounter since recent Israel and US bombings turned “international stability” into “internationally trending.”
The venue: a heavily fortified room somewhere in Vienna, chosen for its scenic views of neutral ground and even more neutral coffee. Dressed in the finest attire that says, “We’d rather be anywhere else,” European envoys arrived clutching documents, hopeful expressions, and a strong intent to look busy.
Observers described the atmosphere inside as “electric, with a risk of static shock.” The Iranians, fresh from perfecting the art of the stoic glare, greeted their European counterparts with a traditional greeting: the tight-lipped, icy-nod-limited handshake combo.
“Diplomacy is sometimes best done in person,” declared Hans von Büchner, the German foreign minister, as he twitched nervously under the gaze of six Iranian negotiators and twenty-three indirect threats. When pressed for details, von Büchner clarified, “Email just doesn’t deliver the same vibe when you threaten sanctions.”
Lunch was served—unseasoned, just like the negotiations. Rumors suggest small talk about soccer was attempted before all parties gravitated back to their comfort zone: thinly veiled warnings and awkward silences. An accidental mention of “the S-word” (sanctions) allegedly resulted in four choked-on breadsticks and a diplomatic incident involving spilled mineral water.
Meanwhile, insiders report an unspoken competition for longest, most dramatic sigh, with the French delegate holding a narrow lead.
Both sides have committed to further meetings, possibly via Zoom, given the local shortage of antacids and stress balls.
As sanctions loom and everyone’s passports remain safely locked away, one thing is clear: nothing brings nations together quite like shared confusion and uncomfortable seating arrangements.
By: TheJestPress.com
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