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politics2 days ago

Trump aides push Israel-first approach to Iran as a way to shore up support for action

White House advisers tied to the Trump administration privately prefer Israel to strike Iran first, arguing an Israeli attack and Iran’s retaliation could make a U.S. military response more politically palatable. Discussions cover whether to launch a limited first strike or a broader campaign (potential decapitation scenarios), while weighing risks to U.S. stockpiles and potential American casualties, with a joint U.S.-Israel operation still a possibility.

via Politico|
#iran#israel#middle-east
Iran rebukes Trump over nuclear claims as talks resume
world2 days ago

Iran rebukes Trump over nuclear claims as talks resume

Iran criticized President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union as repeating “big lies” about its nuclear program and the crackdown on protests, while urging diplomacy and reiterating Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology. Tehran warned of self-defense if attacked as nuclear talks set to resume, highlighting the ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions surrounding enrichment and regional security.

via CBS News|
#diplomacy#iran#middle-east
Iran pushes back on Trump as Geneva talks loom
world2 days ago

Iran pushes back on Trump as Geneva talks loom

As Geneva nuclear talks approach, Iran rejects Trump’s pressure, with officials calling his warnings ‘big lies’ and signaling diplomacy could still yield an agreement; Tehran also warns of retaliation if attacked. The U.S. has mounted a major regional deployment, while IAEA inspectors remain blocked and talks mediated by Oman face an uncertain path amid regional tensions and Iran’s domestic unrest.

via AP News|
#diplomacy#geneva-talks#iran
Iran Uses Economic Levers to Break the US-Iran Negotiation Deadlock
world8 days ago

Iran Uses Economic Levers to Break the US-Iran Negotiation Deadlock

CBS News reports two rounds of indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran yielded proposals tying Tehran's nuclear program to economic incentives, with Iran signaling it could buy American aircraft and offer access to oil and gas fields and joint investments; diplomats advise keeping the nuclear issue separate from missiles and militias, while Trump emphasizes no nuclear weapons and weighs next steps ahead of a State of the Union. Regional actors generally favor diplomacy over strikes, though Israel has discussed possible actions against Iran's missile program.

via CBS News|
#diplomacy#iran#nuclear-program
Geneva talks test Trump's patience as Iran diplomacy drags on
world10 days ago

Geneva talks test Trump's patience as Iran diplomacy drags on

Indirect US–Iran talks in Geneva produced a set of guiding principles but left major issues—like Iran's nuclear program and missiles—unresolved, as regional tensions rise and Iran conducts military exercises; Trump has offered loose deadlines and kept diplomacy alive, wary of being timed out or maneuvered, while any deal would require Khamenei's approval and may hinge on broader concessions and sanctions relief.

via CNN|
#geneva#iran#nuclear-program
Second Geneva Round Tests U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
world10 days ago

Second Geneva Round Tests U.S.-Iran Diplomacy Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

The U.S. and Iran begin a second, indirect round of talks in Geneva focused on Iran’s nuclear program as Washington expands its Middle East military presence and Iran conducts naval drills near the Strait of Hormuz; Tehran seeks sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear concessions, while both sides warn of escalation if diplomacy falters and first-round talks in Oman set the stage for negotiations.

via AP News|
#geneva#iran#nuclear-program
Trump hints Iran regime change could be best outcome as second carrier deploys
world13 days ago

Trump hints Iran regime change could be best outcome as second carrier deploys

President Trump said that a change in power in Iran would be 'the best thing that could happen' as he confirms the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to pressure Tehran on its nuclear program and regional influence; the Ford will join the Lincoln group, doubling carrier assets in the region, while indirect talks with Iran via Oman continue amid Gulf-state warnings and ongoing Iranian protests.

via PBS|
#aircraft-carrier#iran#middle-east
Diplomatic Narrow Path: Iran-U.S. Talks in Oman Signal Cautious Openings
world21 days ago

Diplomatic Narrow Path: Iran-U.S. Talks in Oman Signal Cautious Openings

Iran and the United States met in Oman for their first talks since last year’s clashes, with Tehran signaling readiness to defend sovereignty while Washington pushes a package of demands—ending or constraining Iran’s nuclear program, reducing missiles, and curbing support for militias—for sanctions relief; regional actors prefer a nuclear-focused path, and Tehran reportedly floated a long-term suspension of its nuclear work in exchange for relief, though points of agreement remain uncertain.

via The New York Times|
#diplomacy#iran#nuclear-program
Oman hosts Iran-US talks on nuclear program amid regional turbulence
world22 days ago

Oman hosts Iran-US talks on nuclear program amid regional turbulence

Iran and the United States are slated to hold talks in Muscat, Oman, focused on Tehran's nuclear program, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a U.S. envoy leading the discussions amid a tense regional backdrop after Israel's war and ongoing security concerns; details on scale and participants remain unclear, but proposals have circulated about halting enrichment, moving uranium abroad, and addressing missiles and regional issues.

via AP News|
#diplomacy#iran#nuclear-program
Trump's Iran Strategy Still Unclear as Talks Loom and U.S. Military Buildup Advances
world22 days ago

Trump's Iran Strategy Still Unclear as Talks Loom and U.S. Military Buildup Advances

U.S. officials say the Trump administration has not settled on concrete objectives for any potential strike on Iran as negotiations with Tehran are planned in Oman, leaving questions about whether regime change, limiting the nuclear/missile programs, or other aims would drive action; meanwhile, Washington has deployed significant forces to the region to deter escalation while pursuing diplomacy.

via NBC News|
#diplomacy#iran#military-action
Iran-U.S. Talks Rebound in Oman After Venue Tug-of-War
world23 days ago

Iran-U.S. Talks Rebound in Oman After Venue Tug-of-War

U.S.-Iran talks were revived and moved to Muscat, Oman after Arab states urged Washington not to walk away from negotiations; Iran wants the agenda limited to its nuclear program, while the U.S. seeks to tie in missiles and regional security. The talks come amid a regional naval buildup, and it remains unclear whether all issues will be addressed or if a breakthrough is possible.

via The Guardian|
#diplomacy#iran#middle-east
Trump weighs expanded strike options as Iran talks stall
world1 month ago

Trump weighs expanded strike options as Iran talks stall

With talks to curb Iran's nuclear and ballistic-missile programs stalled, President Trump is weighing a major new strike on Iran, potentially targeting its leaders, nuclear sites, and government institutions, aided by a nearby carrier group; Tehran has warned of a powerful response as the US moves defense assets and conducts regional exercises amid the diplomatic deadlock.

via CNN|
#ballistic-missiles#iran#nuclear-program