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Oman hosted indirect talks between Iran and the United States aimed at reviving negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme, the latest effort after June U.S. strikes and amid heightened regional tension; Iran pressed for a focus on nuclear issues and sanctions relief while rejecting regime-change demands, as talks unfold against a growing U.S. naval presence and Iran's domestic crackdowns.
President Trump indicated that the US might consider military strikes against Iran if it rebuilds its nuclear and missile capabilities, emphasizing ongoing tensions and potential for further conflict in the Middle East.
The UN Security Council has rejected a Russian and Chinese proposal to delay the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear activities, leading to the immediate return of UN sanctions, with Western countries accusing Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear deal.
European countries and Iran failed to reach an agreement in Geneva on how to prevent the reimposition of UN sanctions against Iran over its nuclear activities, with efforts ongoing ahead of a deadline to invoke the snapback mechanism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which could restore broad sanctions including arms embargoes and missile restrictions.
A UK parliamentary report warns of a rising and unpredictable threat from Iran, highlighting increased physical threats against opponents and UK interests, concerns over Iran's nuclear capabilities, and calls for enhanced long-term security measures, including potential sanctions and proscription of Iran's IRGC. The report emphasizes the need for a better-resourced response to Iran's diverse threats, amidst ongoing tensions and regional conflicts.