French President Emmanuel Macron convenes a rare defence cabinet meeting to discuss Iran and its nuclear programme, amid growing tensions between Tehran and the US. Concerns are rising among European allies that the US or Israel may launch air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities without a negotiated deal. European powers have been trying to lay the groundwork for talks with Iran, but coordination with the US has been difficult. The Trump administration has focused on a campaign of maximum pressure, while the Europeans hope to have a new deal in place by August to lift sanctions before the 2015 accord expires in 2025.