West Asia is hanging on a knife's edge as the US and Iran gear up for critical negotiations in Oman this weekend. WION takes a look at the evolving situation and the high stakes involved amid military posturing and hardened rhetoric by Israel and Iran. Watch for more details!

US-Iran talks: Oman mediates high-stakes US-Iran nuclear showdown

President Trump has once again signaled the possibility of military action against Iran if diplomatic talks break down. Just days ahead of key negotiations, Trump warned that the US is prepared to act if necessary. Meanwhile, Israel is expected to play a leading role in any potential strike, with Netanyahu meeting top US officials in Jerusalem.

US-Iran tensions: President Trump threatens Iran to use military force if required

Amid rising tensions, the US and Iran are set for indirect talks in Oman on April 12. Steve Witkoff will lead the US delegation, but Israeli PM Netanyahu demands tough action, including strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Meanwhile, US airstrikes continue on Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, deepening the regional conflict.

US-Iran talks: US warns Iran, 'no negotiations on nuclear weapons

US-Iran talks: Trump aide to speak with Iran on Saturday, rejects 'negotiation'

President Donald Trump has announced direct nuclear talks with Iran, but Tehran insists the upcoming meeting in Oman will be indirect. Iran awaits a US response to what it calls a "generous offer" while rejecting direct engagement amid rising threats. Trump warned Tehran of serious consequences if talks collapse, with Iran vowing a swift response.

Iran, US to meet in Oman on Saturday for indirect talks: Araghchi

Amid potential attack by the US and Israel, Iran is readying more Ghadir radars. The buildup in West Asia has swelled up. This swelling up comes after satellite images of the US stationing six B2 bombers at Diego Garcia have appeared.

Iran declares combat readiness amid US military build-up

Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified following remarks by President Donald Trump. Iran’s IRGC chief declared that the country will not back down from war, while the US deployed a second THAAD battery in Israel to counter regional threats. Iran’s foreign minister also dismissed the possibility of direct talks with Washington, calling them "meaningless."

US deploys 2nd THAAD battery in Israel amid tensions with Iran

Iran-US tensions escalate after Trump’s remarks as Iran warns of war

Amid rising tensions with the US and Israel, Iran has deployed two advanced ‘Ghadir’ radar systems in its southern region. These long-range radars, capable of detecting threats over 1,100 km, are designed to bolster Tehran's air defences. While Iran prepares militarily, it also signals willingness for equal-footing dialogue with Washington.

Iran bolsters air defences for possible US, Israel attack

Tehran constructs two 'Ghadir' radars in Southern Iran: Reports

There is a storm in the making in West Asia. The US is locked in a fierce battle with Yemen's Houthis. West is worried about Iran's growing nuclear capabilities. Experts have warned that a direct confrontation between the two enemies might be inevitable.

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The United States has deployed a third of its B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia, escalating its military presence after President Trump’s warning to Iran. With tensions high in the Middle East, experts see this as a strategic move to counter Iran and the Houthis.

6 nuclear-capable bombers at us base Diego Garcia in striking distance of Iran

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group to the region, joining the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. Meanwhile, U.S. forces have conducted strikes in Yemen, and the Houthis have released footage of a downed American MQ-9 drone in Marib.

US sends warships, jets to West Asia amid Iran tensions

Amidst the rising tensions with Iran and also its proxies, the Pentagon has said that the United States is increasing the number of aircraft carriers that it deploys in West Asia from one to two. Keeping the one that is already there and sending another one from the Indo-Pacific. The Pentagon spokesperson Shan Parnell said the Carl Vinson will now join Harry S. Truman to continue what the Americans claim is promoting regional stability, deterring aggression, and also protecting the free flow of commerce in the region.

US-Iran tensions: Pentagon announces deployment of second US aircraft carrier to Middle East

US-Iran tensions: US deploys warplanes, ships to West Asia in warning to Iran

US-Iran tensions: Pentagon says US adding second aircraft carrier in West Asia

#Gravitas A day after US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, to agree on the nuclear deal or be bombed, Tehran has readied its missiles to strike US-linked sites.

Trump's 'bomb' threat: Iran readies missiles

Tensions between the US and Iran reach a boiling point as Supreme Leader Khamenei vows retaliation against any strike. President Trump warns of military action if Iran advances its nuclear program. Meanwhile, reports suggest Iran has deployed missiles in underground facilities, raising concerns of a potential conflict.

US-Iran tensions: Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei warns strong reply to US

The US has urged Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, warning of serious consequences if it refuses. While Trump has signaled a preference for diplomacy, he has also warned of potential military action. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed resistance, escalating tensions further.

US warns Iran: Dismantle nuclear program or face consequences

Germany has reignited the nuclear sharing debate as Europe grapples with defense independence. While Friedrich Merz calls for greater European nuclear cooperation, France firmly rejects the idea, reaffirming full control over its nuclear deterrence. Meanwhile, Britain’s reliance on US warheads and missiles has drawn scrutiny, raising concerns over Europe’s smaller nuclear arsenal compared to global superpowers.

Germany revives nuclear sharing debate as Europe rethinks security

The IAEA has raised serious concerns about Iran’s uranium stockpile, which has sharply increased, with near-bomb-grade levels reported. According to the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran now possesses enough highly enriched uranium for multiple nuclear weapons.

Iran's uranium stockpile surges, IAEA warns of nuclear risk

In Iran, military leaders are urging their Supreme Leader to revoke the nuclear fatwa. Senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have called on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lift his longstanding fatwa that bans the creation and use of nuclear weapons. According to The Telegraph, the Iranian commanders argue that nuclear weapons are essential for the country’s survival amid mounting pressures from Western adversaries.

Revoke Nuclear Fatwa: Iranian Military leaders press Khamenei

World: Trump rejected the reports saying the US, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, and called it "greatly exaggerated". 

'Exaggerated': Trump on reports of US blowing Iran into smithereens, calls for 'nuclear peace agreement'

H.R. McMaster, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, revealed at a Council on Foreign Relations event that China had allegedly tapped the phone of the president-elect, stolen significant amounts of data, and was preparing for a first-strike nuclear capability against the United States.

'China wants nuclear first-strike ability against US', says Ex-Trump aide

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