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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel next Monday and Tuesday to discuss Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza as tensions with Iran escalate following renewed nuclear talks; the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has authorized departure for nonessential staff, and a UN watchdog report says Iran has not allowed access to sensitive nuclear sites, complicating verification of its enrichment program as regional security concerns persist.
Oman-mediated indirect talks in Geneva between the US and Iran on Tehran's nuclear program ended without a deal, though mediators said there had been significant progress and that technical talks would resume in Vienna next week; core issues such as Iran's right to enrich uranium and the fate of its stockpiled highly enriched uranium remain unresolved, with Iran calling the rounds among the most intensive yet and planning further discussions within a week.
Amid mounting US-Iran tensions, Washington evacuated dozens of non-essential personnel from its Beirut embassy while warships and aircraft were positioned in the region for potential action against Iran; the embassy remains open with core staff as indirect nuclear talks in Geneva continue, and warnings of possible Iranian retaliation keep escalation risk high.
The United States and Iran will hold their next round of indirect nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, facilitated by Oman, as Tehran faces regional tensions and domestic protests; negotiators are focused on ensuring Iran’s program remains peaceful while discussing confidence-building steps in exchange for sanctions relief, with both sides signaling a possible diplomatic path despite heightened friction.
CBS News reports top US officials say the military is ready for possible Iran strikes as soon as this weekend, but Trump hasn’t made a final decision; the timeline is fluid as the Pentagon moves assets, Iran negotiates with Washington, and U.S. carrier groups deploy in the region.
The U.S. and Iran are holding indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, to resolve their decades-long dispute, as Washington masses a naval force and prepares for potential operations and Tehran conducts drills in the Strait of Hormuz; Washington seeks broader discussion, including Iran's missiles and sanctions relief, while Tehran insists on limits only to its nuclear program, the IAEA head meets to discuss cooperation, and the talks unfold against wider regional tensions and Ukraine-related diplomacy.
Iran’s foreign minister met the IAEA director-general in Geneva ahead of indirect talks with the United States on Tehran’s nuclear program, signaling a push for a fair deal while Tehran suggests sanctions relief in exchange for concessions amid heightened regional tension and a U.S. military buildup.
Iran and the United States are resuming indirect talks in Geneva to revive a nuclear deal with the aim of mutual economic benefits, signaling flexibility on enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, while discussions reportedly span oil, gas, mining investments and even aircraft purchases, with mediation ongoing and a firm U.S. preference for diplomacy.
The United States told Iran it expects meaningful concessions at the next round of nuclear negotiations, while Tehran says enrichment must continue and the talks should focus on the nuclear issue only. Iran rejects halting enrichment and pushes for assurances the program remains peaceful, even as Israel signals a hardline stance and prepares for a White House meeting. U.S. envoys recently met Iranian officials in Oman to shape the agenda for the upcoming talks.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at a Tehran summit, reiterated that Tehran’s power lies in its ability to say no to the great powers and insisted uranium enrichment must remain non-negotiable as talks with the United States over Iran’s nuclear program continue; the mood comes as the U.S. shows pressure with carrier groups and warplanes in the region, while Iranian leaders hailed the Oman talks as a step forward, though it’s unclear when or if a second round will occur.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet President Trump in Washington to discuss Iran negotiations; Iran’s foreign minister warned of retaliating against U.S. bases if attacked, as indirect talks in Oman drift, with Washington seeking to tie a nuclear deal to limits on missiles and Tehran’s regional support.
The United States and Iran opened a first round of nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, mediated by Oman, with discussions focused on the nuclear issue; high-level attendees signaled a serious, calm atmosphere and no broader issues were raised, while regional diplomacy sought to avert conflict; Washington announced sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet, and a second round is expected in the coming days.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei crushed nationwide protests with a harsh crackdown but is signaling openness to talks with the United States over its nuclear program to avert a possible U.S. attack, a move that underscores the regime's grip on power through the Revolutionary Guard while Iran navigates sanctions, economic woes, and regional pressure.
Iran maintains one of the region’s largest ballistic-missile programs, with ranges up to about 2,000 km and a diverse arsenal (Sejil, Ghadr, Emad, Shahab-3, Khorramshahr), plus underground depots and ongoing hypersonic development. Analysts say Iran recovered from 2025 Israeli strikes and continues to view missiles as a deterrent and possible delivery system for nuclear weapons, while Israel and other powers monitor the threat.
Iran is pushing to move Friday's nuclear talks with the U.S. from Istanbul to Oman and hold them in a bilateral format, rolling back earlier invitations to observers; the development comes as Iranian forces conducted two provocative actions against U.S. vessels in the Gulf, heightening tensions ahead of the talks.