Delegations from the United States and Iran are scheduled to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, but the proposed talks risk unravelling before they begin. A tenuous two-week ceasefire has already come under strain, with renewed violence in Lebanon casting doubt over diplomatic momentum. Against this volatile backdrop, Tehran's parliament speaker has set out two clear preconditions, signalling that negotiations cannot proceed without tangible prior steps.&nbsp;<h2>Tehran’s two preconditions</h2>&nbsp;On Friday, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf explicitly outlined the country’s stance. Writing in English on X, he stated: “Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations.” He added unequivocally: “These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin.”&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/pluto-could-be-the-ninth-planet-again-10-year-old-s-letter-goes-viral-nasa-chief-reacts-1775827243191">Pluto could be the ninth planet again? 10-year-old’s letter goes viral, NASA chief reacts</a>&nbsp;The first demand centres on halting hostilities in Lebanon, where Israeli military operations against Hezbollah have intensified despite the broader ceasefire framework. However, the United States has maintained that Lebanon does not fall within the scope of its ceasefire understanding with Iran. The second demand relates to long-standing financial restrictions, with Tehran insisting on the release of its blocked overseas assets as a prerequisite for engagement. This condition reflects Iran’s continued push for tangible economic relief ahead of any formal negotiations, underscoring its position that substantive actions must precede diplomatic talks.&nbsp;These conditions reflect Tehran’s insistence on concrete actions rather than preliminary dialogue, effectively raising the stakes ahead of the Islamabad meeting.&nbsp;<h2>Ceasefire disputes and regional tensions</h2>ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/uss-abraham-lincoln-how-carrier-crews-keep-fighter-jets-mission-ready-for-months-at-sea-1775820012590">USS Abraham Lincoln: How carrier crews keep fighter jets mission-ready for months at sea</a>&nbsp;The demand for a Lebanon ceasefire comes amid escalating violence. Iranian officials have accused Israel of breaching agreed terms, pointing to continued strikes that reportedly killed over 300 people in a single day earlier this week. Israel, however, maintains that Lebanon was not formally included in the original ceasefire arrangement drafted with US involvement. Addressing the issue, US President Donald Trump had also told PBS News in an interview on Wednesday that Lebanon is “not part of the ceasefire agreement… because of Hezbollah,” while adding that the situation would nevertheless “get taken care of.” The conflict has widened since Hezbollah launched missiles at Israel on March 2, prompting intensified Israeli air strikes and a ground offensive in southern Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced as Israeli forces target areas it considers Hezbollah strongholds.&nbsp;<h2>Diplomatic uncertainty ahead</h2>&nbsp;Further complicating matters, Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to meet in Washington next week as the United States attempts to stabilise the situation. The outcome of those discussions may prove critical in determining whether US-Iran talks can proceed. For now, Tehran’s conditions remain firm, leaving the planned Islamabad negotiations hanging in the balance.&nbsp;

Against this volatile backdrop, Tehran's parliament speaker has set out two clear preconditions, signalling that negotiations cannot proceed without tangible prior steps.

Delegations from the United States and Iran are scheduled to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, but the proposed talks risk unravelling before they begin. A tenuous two-week ceasefire has already come under strain, with renewed violence in Lebanon casting doubt over diplomatic momentum. Against this volatile backdrop, Tehran's parliament speaker has set out two clear preconditions, signalling that negotiations cannot proceed without tangible prior steps. Tehran’s two preconditions On Friday, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf explicitly outlined the country’s stance. Writing in English on X, he stated: “Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations.” He added unequivocally: “These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin.” ALSO READ: Pluto could be the ninth planet again? 10-year-old’s letter goes viral, NASA chief reacts The first demand centres on halting hostilities in Lebanon, where Israeli military operations against Hezbollah have intensified despite the broader ceasefire framework. However, the United States has maintained that Lebanon does not fall within the scope of its ceasefire understanding with Iran. The second demand relates to long-standing financial restrictions, with Tehran insisting on the release of its blocked overseas assets as a prerequisite for engagement. This condition reflects Iran’s continued push for tangible economic relief ahead of any formal negotiations, underscoring its position that substantive actions must precede diplomatic talks. These conditions reflect Tehran’s insistence on concrete actions rather than preliminary dialogue, effectively raising the stakes ahead of the Islamabad meeting. Ceasefire disputes and regional tensions ALSO READ: USS Abraham Lincoln: How carrier crews keep fighter jets mission-ready for months at sea The demand for a Lebanon ceasefire comes amid escalating violence. Iranian officials have accused Israel of breaching agreed terms, pointing to continued strikes that reportedly killed over 300 people in a single day earlier this week. Israel, however, maintains that Lebanon was not formally included in the original ceasefire arrangement drafted with US involvement. Addressing the issue, US President Donald Trump had also told PBS News in an interview on Wednesday that Lebanon is “not part of the ceasefire agreement… because of Hezbollah,” while adding that the situation would nevertheless “get taken care of.” The conflict has widened since Hezbollah launched missiles at Israel on March 2, prompting intensified Israeli air strikes and a ground offensive in southern Lebanon. Hundreds of thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced as Israeli forces target areas it considers Hezbollah strongholds. Diplomatic uncertainty ahead Further complicating matters, Israeli and Lebanese officials are expected to meet in Washington next week as the United States attempts to stabilise the situation. The outcome of those discussions may prove critical in determining whether US-Iran talks can proceed. For now, Tehran’s conditions remain firm, leaving the planned Islamabad negotiations hanging in the balance.

Against this volatile backdrop, Tehran's parliament speaker has set out two clear preconditions, signalling that negotiations cannot proceed without tangible prior steps.

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Pakistan has said it is ready to host talks between the United States and Iran as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict. Officials stated Islamabad would be “honoured” to facilitate negotiations in the coming days, though participation from both sides remains unconfirmed.

The announcement came as top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt gathered in Islamabad for high-level discussions focused on de-escalation and a possible diplomatic pathway forward.

Talks have centred on reducing tensions, reopening key trade routes like the Strait of Hormuz, and exploring options for direct or indirect dialogue between Washington and Tehran.

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The United States embassy in Jerusalem on Friday (Feb 27) said that "persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available." The advisory from the US embassy comes amid heightened tensions with Iran as the United States ramped up its military build-up in the region, deploying the world's biggest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, off the northern coast of Israel on Friday.&nbsp;Citing safety risks, the US mission said in a statement that "the Department of State has authorised the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and family members of US government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks."&nbsp;"In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from travelling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank," it added.&nbsp;The embassy emphasised that US citizens should reconsider travel to “Israel due to terrorism and civil unrest, and to the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest”.&nbsp;It also strictly advised against travel to certain areas, citing various security concerns such as Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict and within 11.3 km/7 miles of the Gaza periphery; northern Israel within 4 kilometres/2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to continued military presence and activity; and the Egyptian border within 2.4 km/1.5 miles, except for the Taba crossing, which remains open.

The US embassy said it was allowing non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel "due to safety risks," adding that people who wished to leave should do so while flights were still available.

The United States embassy in Jerusalem on Friday (Feb 27) said that "persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available." The advisory from the US embassy comes amid heightened tensions with Iran as the United States ramped up its military build-up in the region, deploying the world's biggest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, off the northern coast of Israel on Friday. Citing safety risks, the US mission said in a statement that "the Department of State has authorised the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and family members of US government personnel from Mission Israel due to safety risks." "In response to security incidents and without advance notice, the U.S. Embassy may further restrict or prohibit U.S. government employees and their family members from travelling to certain areas of Israel, the Old City of Jerusalem, and the West Bank," it added. The embassy emphasised that US citizens should reconsider travel to “Israel due to terrorism and civil unrest, and to the West Bank due to terrorism and civil unrest”. It also strictly advised against travel to certain areas, citing various security concerns such as Gaza due to terrorism and armed conflict and within 11.3 km/7 miles of the Gaza periphery; northern Israel within 4 kilometres/2.5 miles of the Lebanese and Syrian borders due to continued military presence and activity; and the Egyptian border within 2.4 km/1.5 miles, except for the Taba crossing, which remains open.

The US embassy said it was allowing non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel "due to safety risks," adding that people who wished to leave should do so while flights were still available.

Leave Israel while flights are available: US Embassy in Jerusalem advisory to American citizens

Iran said that the latest round of talks with the United States in Geneva on Thursday (Feb 26) were the “most intense so far”. However, the negotiations failed to reach any breakthrough despite making “significant progress”. Oman has said that both sides have planned to engage in a more “detailed” manner with the next round of talks expected next week in Vienna. The development comes amid US President Donald Trump’s threats of a possible strike if diplomacy fails.“Further progress has been made in our diplomatic engagement with the United States. This round of talks was the most intense so far,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement on X posted overnight after talks on Thursday.&nbsp;Oman’s foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi, who is mediating the talks, said that the two sides made “significant progress” in the high-stakes talks and agreed to meet next week in Vienna to discuss technical details.Al-Busaidi is set to meet Vice President JD Vance and other US officials in Washington on Friday (Feb 27). Earlier, Vance downplayed the possibility of the US entering a prolonged war with Iran despite tensions between the two nations.Earlier this week, Trump suggested that Iran wants to make a deal more than the US, but Tehran’s refusal to commit to not developing nuclear weapons has resulted in soaring tensions.“They [Iran] want to make a deal, but we haven’t heard those secret words: We will never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said in his State of the Union address on Tuesday (Feb 24).“My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy, but one thing is certain, I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror — which they are by far — to have a nuclear weapon. Can’t let that happen,” he added.Trump made the remarks just hours after Araghchi posted on X, “Iran will under no circumstances develop a nuclear weapon.”

Iran-US talks in Geneva were the “most intense” yet, with “significant progress” but no breakthrough. Oman said both sides will meet next week in Vienna.

Iran said that the latest round of talks with the United States in Geneva on Thursday (Feb 26) were the “most intense so far”. However, the negotiations failed to reach any breakthrough despite making “significant progress”. Oman has said that both sides have planned to engage in a more “detailed” manner with the next round of talks expected next week in Vienna. The development comes amid US President Donald Trump’s threats of a possible strike if diplomacy fails. “Further progress has been made in our diplomatic engagement with the United States. This round of talks was the most intense so far,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement on X posted overnight after talks on Thursday. Oman’s foreign minister Badr Al Busaidi, who is mediating the talks, said that the two sides made “significant progress” in the high-stakes talks and agreed to meet next week in Vienna to discuss technical details. Al-Busaidi is set to meet Vice President JD Vance and other US officials in Washington on Friday (Feb 27). Earlier, Vance downplayed the possibility of the US entering a prolonged war with Iran despite tensions between the two nations. Earlier this week, Trump suggested that Iran wants to make a deal more than the US, but Tehran’s refusal to commit to not developing nuclear weapons has resulted in soaring tensions. “They [Iran] want to make a deal, but we haven’t heard those secret words: We will never have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said in his State of the Union address on Tuesday (Feb 24). “My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy, but one thing is certain, I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror — which they are by far — to have a nuclear weapon. Can’t let that happen,” he added. Trump made the remarks just hours after Araghchi posted on X, “Iran will under no circumstances develop a nuclear weapon.”

Iran-US talks in Geneva were the “most intense” yet, with “significant progress” but no breakthrough. Oman said both sides will meet next week in Vienna.

Iran calls talks with US ‘most intense so far’ yet no breakthrough in Geneva

Ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Vice President JD Vance has said that the United States has seen evidence that Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after US-led strikes against Iranian nuclear sites in June. Reiterating Trump's stance, Vance said that they want Iran to not have nuclear weapon. Additionally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran's insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is a “big, big problem.” The statements by Trump's team comes a day after the US president delivered his State of Union speech and warned Iran. Trump special envoys &nbsp;Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will hold negotiations with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and team on Thursday (Feb 26).&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-tensions-rubio-says-iran-poses-grave-threat-to-america-1772077478807/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-tensions-rubio-says-iran-poses-grave-threat-to-america-1772077478807/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;“The principle is very simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Vance told reporters, adding, "If they try to rebuild a nuclear weapon, that causes problems for us. In fact, we’ve seen evidence that they have tried to do exactly that.” Vance also insisted that the POTUS wants to address the issue “diplomatically, but of course the president has other options as well.” Earlier, while speaking to Fox News, Vance said, “You can't let the craziest and worst regime in the world have nuclear weapons.” Taking forward Trump's claims that Iran is developing missile that can hit the US, Rubio said that the Islamic Republic must negotiate on its missile program as well. “I would say that the Iranian insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is a big, big problem."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-big-warning-to-iran-in-his-sotu-speech-sparks-regime-change-fears-as-he-mentions-qasem-soleimani-op-midnight-hammer-iran-us-nuclear-talks-1771990979129">'Terrible people...': Trump issues BIG warning to Iran in SOTU speech, sparks regime change fears — What he said</a><h2>Trump warns Iran in SOTU speech</h2>In his State of Union speech, Trump claimed that Islamic Republic is building missiles that can strike the United States, while warning that he will not allow “number 1 terror sponsor” to have nuclear weapons. The POTUS also said that the Iranian regime has spread terrorism and death “since they seized control of that proud country 47 years ago.” Speaking about the protests in Iran, Trump claimed that the Iranian regime has killed as many as 32 thousand people. He praised Op Midnight Hammer and said that the US had wiped out Iranian nuclear energy but "they want to start all over again, and are at this moment, again, pursuing their sinister ambitions.” Notably, Trump also mentioned late Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in his speech and reminded the country of how he was killed by the US.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-tensions-trump-targets-iran-s-shadow-fleet-sanctions-aimed-iran-s-ballistic-missiles-1772075693453">US-Iran tensions: Trump targets Iran's shadow fleet, sanctions aimed Iran's ballistic missiles</a><h2>How Iran reacted?</h2>Iran said that US President Trump's claims about nuclear facilities and ballistic missiles are “big lies” as the POTUS expressed his desire to hear the “secret words” of no nuclear weapon from the Iranian regime. The Iranian foreign ministry did not name Trump in its statement but called out the claims by him. Meanwhile, in an interview with India Today, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is prepared for war as well as peace ahead of Geneva talks, but expressed hopes for a deal. He slammed Israel for attempting to derail Iran-US ties. He also said that Trump's opinion about Iran has been formed by misunderstanding and external influence rather than direct engagement with Iranian society. He repeated Iran's stance on nuclear talks and said that “nuclear energy is the right of Iran”, while also insisting that Iran will never develop a nuclear weapon.&nbsp;

Ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, JD Vance claimed Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after US strikes, while Marco Rubio warned Tehran must discuss ballistic missiles. Trump reiterated Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, as both sides prepare for high-stakes negotiations.

Ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Vice President JD Vance has said that the United States has seen evidence that Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after US-led strikes against Iranian nuclear sites in June. Reiterating Trump's stance, Vance said that they want Iran to not have nuclear weapon. Additionally, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iran's insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is a “big, big problem.” The statements by Trump's team comes a day after the US president delivered his State of Union speech and warned Iran. Trump special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will hold negotiations with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and team on Thursday (Feb 26). https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-tensions-rubio-says-iran-poses-grave-threat-to-america-1772077478807/embed “The principle is very simple: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Vance told reporters, adding, "If they try to rebuild a nuclear weapon, that causes problems for us. In fact, we’ve seen evidence that they have tried to do exactly that.” Vance also insisted that the POTUS wants to address the issue “diplomatically, but of course the president has other options as well.” Earlier, while speaking to Fox News, Vance said, “You can't let the craziest and worst regime in the world have nuclear weapons.” Taking forward Trump's claims that Iran is developing missile that can hit the US, Rubio said that the Islamic Republic must negotiate on its missile program as well. “I would say that the Iranian insistence on not discussing ballistic missiles is a big, big problem." Also Read: 'Terrible people...': Trump issues BIG warning to Iran in SOTU speech, sparks regime change fears — What he said Trump warns Iran in SOTU speech In his State of Union speech, Trump claimed that Islamic Republic is building missiles that can strike the United States, while warning that he will not allow “number 1 terror sponsor” to have nuclear weapons. The POTUS also said that the Iranian regime has spread terrorism and death “since they seized control of that proud country 47 years ago.” Speaking about the protests in Iran, Trump claimed that the Iranian regime has killed as many as 32 thousand people. He praised Op Midnight Hammer and said that the US had wiped out Iranian nuclear energy but "they want to start all over again, and are at this moment, again, pursuing their sinister ambitions.” Notably, Trump also mentioned late Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in his speech and reminded the country of how he was killed by the US. Also Read: US-Iran tensions: Trump targets Iran's shadow fleet, sanctions aimed Iran's ballistic missiles How Iran reacted? Iran said that US President Trump's claims about nuclear facilities and ballistic missiles are “big lies” as the POTUS expressed his desire to hear the “secret words” of no nuclear weapon from the Iranian regime. The Iranian foreign ministry did not name Trump in its statement but called out the claims by him. Meanwhile, in an interview with India Today, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is prepared for war as well as peace ahead of Geneva talks, but expressed hopes for a deal. He slammed Israel for attempting to derail Iran-US ties. He also said that Trump's opinion about Iran has been formed by misunderstanding and external influence rather than direct engagement with Iranian society. He repeated Iran's stance on nuclear talks and said that “nuclear energy is the right of Iran”, while also insisting that Iran will never develop a nuclear weapon.

Ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, JD Vance claimed Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after US strikes, while Marco Rubio warned Tehran must discuss ballistic missiles. Trump reiterated Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, as both sides prepare for high-stakes negotiations.

'US has seen evidence...': Vance warns Iran ahead of Geneva meet, Rubio flags missile 'problem' — Will nuclear talks fail?

As tensions simmer between Washington and Tehran, US President Donald Trump is weighing options that go far beyond diplomacy, suggest reports. The POTUS is reportedly considering "taking out" the nation's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Imam Ali Khamenei, his son and the mullahs. Here's what we know.<h2>Trump to order Ayatollah's assassination?</h2>According to an Axios report citing multiple sources, Trump is considering multiple scenarios, including one that involves the assassination of Iran's supreme leader and his potential successor, his son, Mojtaba.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-claims-breakthrough-in-geneva-talks-vance-says-tehran-ignoring-trump-s-red-lines-1771375814136">Iran claims breakthrough in Geneva talks, Vance says Tehran ignoring Trump's 'red lines'</a>"They have something for every scenario. One scenario takes out the ayatollah and his son and the mullahs," a senior Trump advisor told the publication. However, the adviser insisted that Trump has not decided yet, "What the president chooses no one knows. I don't think he knows."Another senior official on the Trump administration confirmed that the plan to kill Khamenei and his son Mojtaba was presented to Trump weeks ago.<h2>Trump ‘keeping his options open’</h2>"Trump is keeping his options open. He could decide on an attack at any moment," including direct action against the country’s top leadership, said a third person in the Trump administration.<h2>Military pressure builds</h2>The reports surfaced as Trump on Thursday (Feb 19) acknowledged he is considering a limited strike on Iran, if the nation did not strike a deal with the US within 10-15 days. When asked directly by a reporter, he replied, "The most I can say, I am considering it."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-in-geneva-warns-iran-of-consequences-if-nuclear-deal-fails-what-bout-uss-abraham-lincoln-1771295379775">Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, warns Tehran of 'consequences' if nuclear deal fails</a>In recent weeks, the US has ramped up its military presence in the Middle East. After deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group earlier this year, Washington ordered a second aircraft carrier, the Gerald Ford, to head to the region. The move is widely seen as leverage, aimed at pushing Tehran to curb its nuclear programme.Trump has warned that "bad things" would happen if Iran does not reach a deal before his deadline expires.&nbsp;<h2>Talks continue</h2>The latest escalation comes even as negotiations inch forward. Following talks in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a draft proposal could be ready within days and would be handed to US envoy Steve Witkoff after final approval in Tehran.Araghchi pushed back on claims that Washington demanded zero uranium enrichment. "We have not offered any suspension, and the US side has not asked for zero enrichment," he said in an interview to US TV network MS NOW. The focus, he insisted, is ensuring Iran’s nuclear programme "is peaceful and would remain peaceful forever". &nbsp;

As tensions rise between Washington and Tehran, reports say President Donald Trump is weighing options that go beyond diplomacy, including a scenario involving the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba. Here's all we know.

As tensions simmer between Washington and Tehran, US President Donald Trump is weighing options that go far beyond diplomacy, suggest reports. The POTUS is reportedly considering "taking out" the nation's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Imam Ali Khamenei, his son and the mullahs. Here's what we know. Trump to order Ayatollah's assassination? According to an Axios report citing multiple sources, Trump is considering multiple scenarios, including one that involves the assassination of Iran's supreme leader and his potential successor, his son, Mojtaba. Also read | Iran claims breakthrough in Geneva talks, Vance says Tehran ignoring Trump's 'red lines' "They have something for every scenario. One scenario takes out the ayatollah and his son and the mullahs," a senior Trump advisor told the publication. However, the adviser insisted that Trump has not decided yet, "What the president chooses no one knows. I don't think he knows." Another senior official on the Trump administration confirmed that the plan to kill Khamenei and his son Mojtaba was presented to Trump weeks ago. Trump ‘keeping his options open’ "Trump is keeping his options open. He could decide on an attack at any moment," including direct action against the country’s top leadership, said a third person in the Trump administration. Military pressure builds The reports surfaced as Trump on Thursday (Feb 19) acknowledged he is considering a limited strike on Iran, if the nation did not strike a deal with the US within 10-15 days. When asked directly by a reporter, he replied, "The most I can say, I am considering it." Also read | Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, warns Tehran of 'consequences' if nuclear deal fails In recent weeks, the US has ramped up its military presence in the Middle East. After deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group earlier this year, Washington ordered a second aircraft carrier, the Gerald Ford, to head to the region. The move is widely seen as leverage, aimed at pushing Tehran to curb its nuclear programme. Trump has warned that "bad things" would happen if Iran does not reach a deal before his deadline expires. Talks continue The latest escalation comes even as negotiations inch forward. Following talks in Geneva, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a draft proposal could be ready within days and would be handed to US envoy Steve Witkoff after final approval in Tehran. Araghchi pushed back on claims that Washington demanded zero uranium enrichment. "We have not offered any suspension, and the US side has not asked for zero enrichment," he said in an interview to US TV network MS NOW. The focus, he insisted, is ensuring Iran’s nuclear programme "is peaceful and would remain peaceful forever".

As tensions rise between Washington and Tehran, reports say President Donald Trump is weighing options that go beyond diplomacy, including a scenario involving the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba. Here's all we know.

Did Trump order Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination? Here's what new report suggests

Anti-regime anger persists in Iran despite fading protests, with fresh gatherings targeting Khamenei. Conflicting death tolls fuel tensions as nuclear talks with the US continue, even as Trump’s strict red lines on uranium enrichment keep diplomatic and military options open.

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Iran on Tuesday (Feb 17) said that Washington and Tehran have reached an understanding after the vital US-Iran talks in Geneva. However, US President Donald Trump's second-in-command, Vice President JD Vance, claims that Iran has yet to acknowledge the United States' "red lines". This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the Geneva talks "more constructive" than the previous round earlier this month.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-in-geneva-warns-iran-of-consequences-if-nuclear-deal-fails-what-bout-uss-abraham-lincoln-1771295379775">Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, warns Tehran of 'consequences' if nuclear deal fails</a><h2>Vance slams Iran over 'red lines'</h2>Talking to Fox News, Vance categorised the talks as productive, saying, " In some ways, it went well; they agreed to meet afterwards." However, he insisted that the Iranians did not seem willing to fall in line with POTUS Trump's terms. "But in other ways, it was very clear that the president has set some red lines that the Iranians are not yet willing to actually acknowledge and work through," said the US Vice President while appearing on "The Story with Martha MacCallum" programme.Vance said that while the US will "keep working on it," Trump has the discretion to decide the "natural end" of the diplomatic efforts, hinting at possible military intervention, which the POTUS had warned about in recent days. "We're going to keep on working it. But of course, the president reserves the ability to say when he thinks that diplomacy has reached its natural end," Vance said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-denies-link-to-three-oil-tankers-seized-by-india-near-mumbai-in-smuggling-probe-exclusive-economic-zone-stellar-ruby-asphalt-star-and-al-jafzia-1771292133669">Iran denies link to three oil tankers seized by India near Mumbai in smuggling probe</a><h2>What did Iran say about the talks?</h2>Following the Omani-mediated talks, which were aimed at averting the possibility of US military intervention to curb Iran's nuclear programme, Iran's foreign minister told the state television that "Ultimately, we were able to reach broad agreement on a set of guiding principles, based on which we will move forward and begin working on the text of a potential agreement".He claimed that once both sides had come up with draft texts of an agreement to avert conflict, "the drafts would be exchanged and a date for a third round (of talks) would be set". &nbsp;

After Geneva talks, Tehran claimed a “broad agreement” on guiding principles for a deal had been reached; however, US Vice President JD Vance says Iran still refuses to acknowledge Washington’s ‘red lines,’ keeping tensions and military threats in play.

Iran on Tuesday (Feb 17) said that Washington and Tehran have reached an understanding after the vital US-Iran talks in Geneva. However, US President Donald Trump's second-in-command, Vice President JD Vance, claims that Iran has yet to acknowledge the United States' "red lines". This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the Geneva talks "more constructive" than the previous round earlier this month. Also read | Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, warns Tehran of 'consequences' if nuclear deal fails Vance slams Iran over 'red lines' Talking to Fox News, Vance categorised the talks as productive, saying, " In some ways, it went well; they agreed to meet afterwards." However, he insisted that the Iranians did not seem willing to fall in line with POTUS Trump's terms. "But in other ways, it was very clear that the president has set some red lines that the Iranians are not yet willing to actually acknowledge and work through," said the US Vice President while appearing on "The Story with Martha MacCallum" programme. Vance said that while the US will "keep working on it," Trump has the discretion to decide the "natural end" of the diplomatic efforts, hinting at possible military intervention, which the POTUS had warned about in recent days. "We're going to keep on working it. But of course, the president reserves the ability to say when he thinks that diplomacy has reached its natural end," Vance said. Also read | Iran denies link to three oil tankers seized by India near Mumbai in smuggling probe What did Iran say about the talks? Following the Omani-mediated talks, which were aimed at averting the possibility of US military intervention to curb Iran's nuclear programme, Iran's foreign minister told the state television that "Ultimately, we were able to reach broad agreement on a set of guiding principles, based on which we will move forward and begin working on the text of a potential agreement". He claimed that once both sides had come up with draft texts of an agreement to avert conflict, "the drafts would be exchanged and a date for a third round (of talks) would be set".

After Geneva talks, Tehran claimed a “broad agreement” on guiding principles for a deal had been reached; however, US Vice President JD Vance says Iran still refuses to acknowledge Washington’s ‘red lines,’ keeping tensions and military threats in play.

Iran claims breakthrough in Geneva talks, Vance says Tehran ignoring Trump's 'red lines'

US President Donald Trump on Monday (Feb 16) sounded an ominous warning against Iran, warning the nation of "consequences of not making a deal" ahead of looming talks between America and Tehran in Geneva. The POTUS confirmed that he would take part in the vital talks "indirectly".<h2>Is Iran a "bad negotiator"?</h2>Calling the impending talks "very important", the US President noted that Iran was a "tough negotiator" but also insisted that the leaders of the nation were "bad negotiators as we could have had a deal instead of sending out B-2s (B-2 Bombers) to knock out their nuclear potential." He added that he hoped Iran would be "more reasonable".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-slams-contrived-media-war-confirms-us-talks-as-trump-warns-we-ll-see-what-happens-with-uss-abraham-lincoln-1769910250463">Iran slams ‘contrived media war’, confirms US talks as Trump warns ‘we’ll see what happens’ with USS Abraham Lincoln</a>"They want to make a deal... We have peace in the Middle East." He predicted some contention, saying, "You will see some flames here and there, but we essentially have peace in the Middle East. That happened because we did a B-2 attack on the nuclear potential." Trump once again insisted that without the United States' Operation Midnight Hammer - under which US forces targeted three key nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan - Tehran "would have had a nuclear weapon within one month." He added, "If that happened, it would have been a whole different deal."<h2>When will the US and Iran hold the next round of talks?</h2>The latest round of talks between the two nations is scheduled for Tuesday (Feb 17) in Geneva. They will be mediated by Oman and come after repeated threats from Trump of military action against Tehran over Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, and then more recently over the country's nuclear programme. Following Trump's threats of intervention, the United States has also deployed warships led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran’s shores.The previous nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States took place in Muscat, Oman, and Rome, Italy, in April 2025.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-committee-accuses-iran-of-life-threatening-mistreatment-of-jailed-peace-prize-winner-narges-mohammadi-1770883870516">Nobel Committee accuses Iran of 'life-threatening mistreatment' of jailed Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi</a> While the US and some European nations fear that Iran's nuclear programme is aimed at making a bomb, Tehran denies the claims. Earlier this month, talking to Reuters, a regional diplomat briefed by Iran insisted that the Islamic Republic would not budge on its right to enrich uranium inside Iran. However, the nation was willing to discuss the "level and purity" of enrichment or a regional consortium, said the diplomat, adding that Tehran believed the US negotiators "seemed to understand Iran’s stance on the enrichment … and they showed flexibility about Tehran’s demands."

Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran ahead of crucial Geneva talks, claiming US strikes already crippled Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and hinting at “consequences” if negotiations fail. Will diplomacy work this time, or is escalation coming? Scroll down to read more.


US President Donald Trump on Monday (Feb 16) sounded an ominous warning against Iran, warning the nation of "consequences of not making a deal" ahead of looming talks between America and Tehran in Geneva. The POTUS confirmed that he would take part in the vital talks "indirectly". Is Iran a "bad negotiator"? Calling the impending talks "very important", the US President noted that Iran was a "tough negotiator" but also insisted that the leaders of the nation were "bad negotiators as we could have had a deal instead of sending out B-2s (B-2 Bombers) to knock out their nuclear potential." He added that he hoped Iran would be "more reasonable". Also read | Iran slams ‘contrived media war’, confirms US talks as Trump warns ‘we’ll see what happens’ with USS Abraham Lincoln "They want to make a deal... We have peace in the Middle East." He predicted some contention, saying, "You will see some flames here and there, but we essentially have peace in the Middle East. That happened because we did a B-2 attack on the nuclear potential." Trump once again insisted that without the United States' Operation Midnight Hammer - under which US forces targeted three key nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan - Tehran "would have had a nuclear weapon within one month." He added, "If that happened, it would have been a whole different deal." When will the US and Iran hold the next round of talks? The latest round of talks between the two nations is scheduled for Tuesday (Feb 17) in Geneva. They will be mediated by Oman and come after repeated threats from Trump of military action against Tehran over Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests, and then more recently over the country's nuclear programme. Following Trump's threats of intervention, the United States has also deployed warships led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran’s shores. The previous nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States took place in Muscat, Oman, and Rome, Italy, in April 2025. Also read | Nobel Committee accuses Iran of 'life-threatening mistreatment' of jailed Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi While the US and some European nations fear that Iran's nuclear programme is aimed at making a bomb, Tehran denies the claims. Earlier this month, talking to Reuters, a regional diplomat briefed by Iran insisted that the Islamic Republic would not budge on its right to enrich uranium inside Iran. However, the nation was willing to discuss the "level and purity" of enrichment or a regional consortium, said the diplomat, adding that Tehran believed the US negotiators "seemed to understand Iran’s stance on the enrichment … and they showed flexibility about Tehran’s demands."

Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran ahead of crucial Geneva talks, claiming US strikes already crippled Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and hinting at “consequences” if negotiations fail. Will diplomacy work this time, or is escalation coming? Scroll down to read more.

Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, warns Tehran of 'consequences' if nuclear deal fails

The United States’ approach to Iran has become “more realistic” Tehran said on Monday (Feb 16). The comment comes a day before the second round of indirect talks in Geneva to be mediated by Oman. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has already arrived in Geneva to lead a diplomatic exchange with the US. The previous attempt at negotiations had collapsed as Israel launched strikes on Iran.&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei’s was quoted in news agency IRNA, he said, "A cautious assessment is that, from the discussions that have taken place in Muscat to date, at least what we have been told is that the US position on the Iranian nuclear issue has moved towards a more realistic one," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei.&nbsp;<h2>US deploys world’s largest aircraft carrier to Middle East</h2>&nbsp;The US is sending USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East, where USS Abraham Lincolnis already stationed. America is creating a "dual carrier" presence. It seems like Donald Trump’s strategy to persuade Iran into a deal over its nuclear programme, which may potentially extend to its missile programme as well. A day after hosting Israeli President Netanyahu, Trump told reporters, "We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic. I don't want that to happen, but we have to make a deal. This will be very traumatic for Iran if they don't make a deal."&nbsp;The deployment of the largest warship ever constructed comes after the US president’s sharp comments. Last year in July, US which was brokering peace between the warring nations, struck Iran and also caused damage to its nuclear facilities. Referring to the talks and deal, he added, "We'll see if we can get a deal with them, and if we can't, we'll have to go to phase two. Phase two will be very tough for them.”

Tehran describes the US position on the nuclear issue as "more realistic" just 24 hours before a critical second round of negotiations begins in Geneva.

The United States’ approach to Iran has become “more realistic” Tehran said on Monday (Feb 16). The comment comes a day before the second round of indirect talks in Geneva to be mediated by Oman. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has already arrived in Geneva to lead a diplomatic exchange with the US. The previous attempt at negotiations had collapsed as Israel launched strikes on Iran. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei’s was quoted in news agency IRNA, he said, "A cautious assessment is that, from the discussions that have taken place in Muscat to date, at least what we have been told is that the US position on the Iranian nuclear issue has moved towards a more realistic one," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. US deploys world’s largest aircraft carrier to Middle East The US is sending USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East, where USS Abraham Lincolnis already stationed. America is creating a "dual carrier" presence. It seems like Donald Trump’s strategy to persuade Iran into a deal over its nuclear programme, which may potentially extend to its missile programme as well. A day after hosting Israeli President Netanyahu, Trump told reporters, "We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic, very traumatic. I don't want that to happen, but we have to make a deal. This will be very traumatic for Iran if they don't make a deal." The deployment of the largest warship ever constructed comes after the US president’s sharp comments. Last year in July, US which was brokering peace between the warring nations, struck Iran and also caused damage to its nuclear facilities. Referring to the talks and deal, he added, "We'll see if we can get a deal with them, and if we can't, we'll have to go to phase two. Phase two will be very tough for them.”

Tehran describes the US position on the nuclear issue as "more realistic" just 24 hours before a critical second round of negotiations begins in Geneva.

US approach ‘more realistic’ says Iran as negotiators arrive in Geneva for second round of talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (Feb 06) stated that the talks with the United States took place in a positive atmosphere and that the two sides agreed to conduct further negotiations. He said the scope of talks remained on the Nuclear issue and did not discuss any other issue with the Americans.&nbsp;"In a very positive atmosphere, our arguments were exchanged, and the views of the other side were shared with us," Araghchi told Iranian state TV, adding that the two sides had "agreed to continue negotiations, but we will decide on the modalities and timing at a later date".&nbsp;These comments came after the United States and Iran concluded a high-stakes round of indirect talks in Muscat, Oman. The discussion marked a significant easing in friction between both countries after tensions sharply escalated following US and Israeli military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025.&nbsp;During the period of heightened tensions, US President Donald Trump issued repeated threats of military strikes on Tehran, citing human rights violations after the recent crackdown on anti-regime protests in Iran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/posed-as-delivery-person-shot-twice-fresh-details-on-russian-general-s-attacker-lieutenant-general-vladimir-alexeyev-1770385856154">‘Posed as delivery person, shot twice’: Fresh details on Russian general’s attacker</a>&nbsp;Araghchi, who led the talks with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, said that both sides reached an agreement on the continuation of negotiations, while the decision on the date and location of the next session will be taken in the coming days.&nbsp;He declared that talks are now at "the stage of building trust, and today’s talks were positive", with Tehran conveying its concern, worries and interest to the other side, and it was a good start."&nbsp;Oman, which acted as mediator for talks between Tehran and Washington, said "it was useful to clarify both Iranian and American thinking and identify areas of possible progress.&nbsp;"Very serious talks mediating between Iran and the US in Muscat today. It was useful to clarify both Iranian and American thinking and identify areas for possible progress. We aim to reconvene in due course, with the results to be considered carefully in Tehran and Washington," Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said in a post on X.

Araghchi, who led the talks with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, said that both sides reached an agreement on the continuation of negotiations, while the decision on the date and location of the next session will be taken in the coming days.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday (Feb 06) stated that the talks with the United States took place in a positive atmosphere and that the two sides agreed to conduct further negotiations. He said the scope of talks remained on the Nuclear issue and did not discuss any other issue with the Americans. "In a very positive atmosphere, our arguments were exchanged, and the views of the other side were shared with us," Araghchi told Iranian state TV, adding that the two sides had "agreed to continue negotiations, but we will decide on the modalities and timing at a later date". These comments came after the United States and Iran concluded a high-stakes round of indirect talks in Muscat, Oman. The discussion marked a significant easing in friction between both countries after tensions sharply escalated following US and Israeli military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025. During the period of heightened tensions, US President Donald Trump issued repeated threats of military strikes on Tehran, citing human rights violations after the recent crackdown on anti-regime protests in Iran. Also Read: ‘Posed as delivery person, shot twice’: Fresh details on Russian general’s attacker Araghchi, who led the talks with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, said that both sides reached an agreement on the continuation of negotiations, while the decision on the date and location of the next session will be taken in the coming days. He declared that talks are now at "the stage of building trust, and today’s talks were positive", with Tehran conveying its concern, worries and interest to the other side, and it was a good start." Oman, which acted as mediator for talks between Tehran and Washington, said "it was useful to clarify both Iranian and American thinking and identify areas of possible progress. "Very serious talks mediating between Iran and the US in Muscat today. It was useful to clarify both Iranian and American thinking and identify areas for possible progress. We aim to reconvene in due course, with the results to be considered carefully in Tehran and Washington," Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said in a post on X.

Araghchi, who led the talks with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, said that both sides reached an agreement on the continuation of negotiations, while the decision on the date and location of the next session will be taken in the coming days.

'A good start': Iran’s foreign minister cautiously optimistic after high-stakes talks with US in Oman

As United States and Iran gear up for talks on nuclear negotiations of Friday, an advisory was issued to US citizens living in Iran to leave the country immediately without waiting for help from the government as unrest and travel disruptions prevail across Iran. The advisory came from the Virtual US Embassy in Tehran.&nbsp;Growing security concerns, restrictions on communications and uncertain transport links have raised concerns of safety being compromised, said the Virtual US Embassy.&nbsp;The citizens were also told to expect continued internet outages and consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Turkey.&nbsp;"Flight cancellations and disruptions are possible with little warning. Check directly with your airlines for updates. If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings," read the advisory.&nbsp;It also urged it citizens living in Iran to prepare for any eventuality and "Enroll in the Smart Traveller Enrolment Program (STEP) to receive the latest updates on security in Iran."&nbsp;The advisory further said, "Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status."<h2>US-Iran gear up for talks</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile US and Iranian officials are going to meet in Oman on Friday (Feb 6) for nuclear negotiations amid threats of military action by Trump.&nbsp;Trump has also threatened to bomb Iran if it does not reach a deal. He has claimed to have sent &nbsp;an "armada" to the region, including an aircraft carrier along with other warships as well as fighter jets to bring Iran to the negotiating table.&nbsp;

The US citizens were also told by the Virtual Embassy to expect continued internet outages and consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Turkey.

As United States and Iran gear up for talks on nuclear negotiations of Friday, an advisory was issued to US citizens living in Iran to leave the country immediately without waiting for help from the government as unrest and travel disruptions prevail across Iran. The advisory came from the Virtual US Embassy in Tehran. Growing security concerns, restrictions on communications and uncertain transport links have raised concerns of safety being compromised, said the Virtual US Embassy. The citizens were also told to expect continued internet outages and consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Turkey. "Flight cancellations and disruptions are possible with little warning. Check directly with your airlines for updates. If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings," read the advisory. It also urged it citizens living in Iran to prepare for any eventuality and "Enroll in the Smart Traveller Enrolment Program (STEP) to receive the latest updates on security in Iran." The advisory further said, "Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status." US-Iran gear up for talks Meanwhile US and Iranian officials are going to meet in Oman on Friday (Feb 6) for nuclear negotiations amid threats of military action by Trump. Trump has also threatened to bomb Iran if it does not reach a deal. He has claimed to have sent an "armada" to the region, including an aircraft carrier along with other warships as well as fighter jets to bring Iran to the negotiating table.

The US citizens were also told by the Virtual Embassy to expect continued internet outages and consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Turkey.

'Leave now', says US embassy to American citizens living in Iran amid talks

The United States and Iran are set to hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear program on Friday (Feb 6) in Oman, the White House confirmed on Wednesday (Feb 4). This comes following a report claiming that the negotiations were collapsing due to disagreements over the location and format. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said the meeting was due to be held in Muscat. Earlier officials had said that the meeting would likely happen in Turkey.On Wednesday (Feb 4), Iran and the US said that they were going ahead with nuclear talks in Oman later this week. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has continued to ramp up pressure on Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying he should be “very worried”.According to an Axios report, several leaders from West Asia have called on the Trump administration not to follow through on threats to walk away. The talks between the US and Iran were collapsing due to disagreements about the format and venue. The tensions raised concerns that Trump would resort to military action against Tehran, the outlet reported, citing sources.The report added that at least nine nations in the region contacted the top White House officials to urge them not to cancel the meeting.“They asked us to keep the meeting and listen to what the Iranians have to say. We have told the Arabs that we will do the meeting if they insist. But we are very sceptical,” a US official was cited as saying.Another official said that the US agreed to hold the meeting “to be respectful” to its allies in the region and “in order to continue pursuing the diplomatic track.”<h2>Trump warns Khamenei</h2>Warning Iran’s supreme leader, Trump told NBC in an interview, “I would say he should be very worried.”Trump added that Iran also eyed a new nuclear facility after the June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites when the US joined Israel in the 12-day war against the Islamic Republic.“They were thinking about starting a new site in a different part of the country,” Trump said. “We found out about it, I said, you do that, we’re going to do very bad things to you.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said the meeting was due to be held in Muscat. Earlier officials had said that the meeting would likely happen in Turkey.

The United States and Iran are set to hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear program on Friday (Feb 6) in Oman, the White House confirmed on Wednesday (Feb 4). This comes following a report claiming that the negotiations were collapsing due to disagreements over the location and format. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said the meeting was due to be held in Muscat. Earlier officials had said that the meeting would likely happen in Turkey. On Wednesday (Feb 4), Iran and the US said that they were going ahead with nuclear talks in Oman later this week. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has continued to ramp up pressure on Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying he should be “very worried”. According to an Axios report, several leaders from West Asia have called on the Trump administration not to follow through on threats to walk away. The talks between the US and Iran were collapsing due to disagreements about the format and venue. The tensions raised concerns that Trump would resort to military action against Tehran, the outlet reported, citing sources. The report added that at least nine nations in the region contacted the top White House officials to urge them not to cancel the meeting. “They asked us to keep the meeting and listen to what the Iranians have to say. We have told the Arabs that we will do the meeting if they insist. But we are very sceptical,” a US official was cited as saying. Another official said that the US agreed to hold the meeting “to be respectful” to its allies in the region and “in order to continue pursuing the diplomatic track.” Trump warns Khamenei Warning Iran’s supreme leader, Trump told NBC in an interview, “I would say he should be very worried.” Trump added that Iran also eyed a new nuclear facility after the June strikes on Iranian nuclear sites when the US joined Israel in the 12-day war against the Islamic Republic. “They were thinking about starting a new site in a different part of the country,” Trump said. “We found out about it, I said, you do that, we’re going to do very bad things to you.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said the meeting was due to be held in Muscat. Earlier officials had said that the meeting would likely happen in Turkey.

White House clarifies stance on US-Iran nuclear talks after reports claimed it collapsed – Details inside

Iran’s foreign minister has ruled out an immediate return to negotiations with the United States, following recent American airstrikes on key nuclear facilities during the 12-day war with Israel, CBS News reported on Monday (June 30).<h2>No return to talks after US strikes, says Araghchi</h2>Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in his first interview with an American media outlet since the June strikes, said Iran would not rush back to the negotiating table.“I don’t think negotiations will restart as quickly as that,” he told CBS News, responding to President Donald Trump’s claim that talks could resume within a week.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-s-in-trump-s-one-big-beautiful-bill-tax-cuts-border-wall-and-major-spending-changes-all-you-need-to-know-1751293293009">What’s in Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? Tax cuts, border wall, and major spending changes | All you need to know</a>“We will have to first ensure that America will not revert to targeting us in a military attack during the negotiations,” Araghchi added. However, he noted, “The doors of diplomacy will never slam shut.”<h2>Nuclear programme is now ‘a matter of national pride’</h2>Asked whether Iran would halt uranium enrichment, Araghchi rejected the idea, saying it had become part of the country’s identity. “Our peaceful nuclear program has turned into a matter of national pride and glory,” he said. “We have also gone through 12 days of imposed war; therefore, people will not easily back down from enrichment,” he added.The United States had targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in its June air campaign. While US officials claimed the sites had been “completely and totally obliterated,” Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told CBS News that Iran retained the capacity to resume enrichment “within months”.<h2>Iran says enrichment can quickly resume</h2>Araghchi insisted that bombings could not destroy Iran’s nuclear know-how. “One cannot obliterate the technology and science for enrichment through bombings,” he said. “If there is this will on our part – and the will exists – we will be able to expeditiously repair the damages and make up for the lost time,” he added.<h2>US warns of more strikes if enrichment continues</h2>President Trump has warned of additional military action if Iran resumes enrichment activities. But Araghchi said Iran was ready for further conflict.“We showed and proved during this 12-day imposed war that we have the ability to defend ourselves,” he said. “And we will continue to do so should any aggression be launched against us,” he added.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in his first interview with an American media outlet since the June strikes, said Iran would not rush back to the negotiating table.

Iran’s foreign minister has ruled out an immediate return to negotiations with the United States, following recent American airstrikes on key nuclear facilities during the 12-day war with Israel, CBS News reported on Monday (June 30). No return to talks after US strikes, says Araghchi Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in his first interview with an American media outlet since the June strikes, said Iran would not rush back to the negotiating table. “I don’t think negotiations will restart as quickly as that,” he told CBS News, responding to President Donald Trump’s claim that talks could resume within a week. Also read: What’s in Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’? Tax cuts, border wall, and major spending changes | All you need to know “We will have to first ensure that America will not revert to targeting us in a military attack during the negotiations,” Araghchi added. However, he noted, “The doors of diplomacy will never slam shut.” Nuclear programme is now ‘a matter of national pride’ Asked whether Iran would halt uranium enrichment, Araghchi rejected the idea, saying it had become part of the country’s identity. “Our peaceful nuclear program has turned into a matter of national pride and glory,” he said. “We have also gone through 12 days of imposed war; therefore, people will not easily back down from enrichment,” he added. The United States had targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in its June air campaign. While US officials claimed the sites had been “completely and totally obliterated,” Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told CBS News that Iran retained the capacity to resume enrichment “within months”. Iran says enrichment can quickly resume Araghchi insisted that bombings could not destroy Iran’s nuclear know-how. “One cannot obliterate the technology and science for enrichment through bombings,” he said. “If there is this will on our part – and the will exists – we will be able to expeditiously repair the damages and make up for the lost time,” he added. US warns of more strikes if enrichment continues President Trump has warned of additional military action if Iran resumes enrichment activities. But Araghchi said Iran was ready for further conflict. “We showed and proved during this 12-day imposed war that we have the ability to defend ourselves,” he said. “And we will continue to do so should any aggression be launched against us,” he added.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking in his first interview with an American media outlet since the June strikes, said Iran would not rush back to the negotiating table.

'Don’t think negotiations will restart': Iran says nuclear talks with US won’t resume ‘quickly’ after deadly airstrikes

Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faced rare pressure from his own top officials to allow talks with the United States over the country&rsquo;s nuclear programme, according to a report by The New York Times on Friday.
This push came ahead of the scheduled discussions between US and Iranian representatives in Oman on Saturday.
The report, based on accounts from two senior Iranian officials, reveals that Khamenei was recently confronted by the heads of Iran&rsquo;s judiciary and parliament. In what was described as a rare united move, they pressed him to approve negotiations with Washington, warning that failure to do so could trigger military attacks from the US and Israel.
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<h2>A dire warning to Iran&rsquo;s leader</h2>
The senior officials reportedly told Khamenei that avoiding talks, or if the negotiations failed, would almost certainly lead to strikes on Iran&rsquo;s main nuclear sites, Natanz and Fordow.
&ldquo;The message to Mr. Khamenei was blunt: Allow Tehran to negotiate with Washington, even directly if necessary, because otherwise the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s rule could be toppled,&rdquo; the report stated. They warned that if Iran were dragged into a war while already suffering economically, it would face severe unrest at home, posing a serious risk to the survival of the regime.
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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and now head of parliament, is said to have cautioned that a war combined with a collapsing economy could spiral beyond control. President Masoud Pezeshkian also told Khamenei the government could no longer manage the crisis, pointing to worsening power cuts, closed schools, and a severe water shortage in Yazd.
<h2>Talks approved, with Khanemei's conditions</h2>
Khamenei, after rejecting talks for years, has now agreed to negotiations but imposed strict conditions. According to three Iranian sources cited by the Times, he is willing to accept tougher inspections and reduce uranium enrichment. However, he made it clear Iran&rsquo;s missile programme is non-negotiable, calling it a matter of national defence, a stance labelled a &ldquo;deal breaker&rdquo;.
Interestingly, Iran may be open to discussing its influence across the region and its ties to groups such as Hamas, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/will-hezbollah-give-up-its-arms-8952454">Hezbollah</a> and the Houthis.
<h2>US-Iran talks: Direct or indirect?</h2>
While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/tehran-intends-to-assess-us-intent-trump-warns-of-military-action-if-talks-fail-8952623">Iran</a> has described the upcoming meeting in Oman as &ldquo;indirect,&rdquo; US President Donald Trump has referred to it as &ldquo;direct&rdquo;. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead the delegation, while Trump&rsquo;s envoy Steve Witkoff, will represent the United States. Oman&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi is set to act as a mediator.
Khamenei&rsquo;s adviser, Ali Shamkhani, posted on X that Araghchi was going to Oman &ldquo;with full authority for indirect negotiations with America.&rdquo; He added that Iran wanted a &ldquo;real, just deal&mdash;away from media show and rhetoric,&rdquo; and said the key proposals were ready. If Washington showed real commitment, a deal could be reached, he suggested.
The Iranian foreign ministry echoed this sentiment, saying the US should value Tehran&rsquo;s decision to engage, despite what it called America&rsquo;s ongoing &ldquo;confrontational hoopla.&rdquo;
President Trump, meanwhile, warned again that military action was &ldquo;absolutely&rdquo; on the table if the talks fail. During his first term, Trump pulled the US out of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers and reimposed harsh sanctions. In response, Iran abandoned parts of its commitments under that agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: In what was described as a rare united move, Iranian officials pressed Khamenei to approve negotiations with Washington, warning that failure to do so could trigger military attacks from the US and Israel.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faced rare pressure from his own top officials to allow talks with the United States over the country’s nuclear programme, according to a report by The New York Times on Friday. This push came ahead of the scheduled discussions between US and Iranian representatives in Oman on Saturday. The report, based on accounts from two senior Iranian officials, reveals that Khamenei was recently confronted by the heads of Iran’s judiciary and parliament. In what was described as a rare united move, they pressed him to approve negotiations with Washington, warning that failure to do so could trigger military attacks from the US and Israel. Also read: Is Iran preparing for war with the US? Khamenei's mouthpiece calls for ‘bullets in Trump’s skull’ as radar systems go live A dire warning to Iran’s leader The senior officials reportedly told Khamenei that avoiding talks, or if the negotiations failed, would almost certainly lead to strikes on Iran’s main nuclear sites, Natanz and Fordow. “The message to Mr. Khamenei was blunt: Allow Tehran to negotiate with Washington, even directly if necessary, because otherwise the Islamic Republic’s rule could be toppled,” the report stated. They warned that if Iran were dragged into a war while already suffering economically, it would face severe unrest at home, posing a serious risk to the survival of the regime. Watch: Why isn't Iran allowed nuclear weapons? Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former commander of the Revolutionary Guards and now head of parliament, is said to have cautioned that a war combined with a collapsing economy could spiral beyond control. President Masoud Pezeshkian also told Khamenei the government could no longer manage the crisis, pointing to worsening power cuts, closed schools, and a severe water shortage in Yazd. Talks approved, with Khanemei's conditions Khamenei, after rejecting talks for years, has now agreed to negotiations but imposed strict conditions. According to three Iranian sources cited by the Times, he is willing to accept tougher inspections and reduce uranium enrichment. However, he made it clear Iran’s missile programme is non-negotiable, calling it a matter of national defence, a stance labelled a “deal breaker”. Interestingly, Iran may be open to discussing its influence across the region and its ties to groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. US-Iran talks: Direct or indirect? While Iran has described the upcoming meeting in Oman as “indirect,” US President Donald Trump has referred to it as “direct”. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead the delegation, while Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, will represent the United States. Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi is set to act as a mediator. Khamenei’s adviser, Ali Shamkhani, posted on X that Araghchi was going to Oman “with full authority for indirect negotiations with America.” He added that Iran wanted a “real, just deal—away from media show and rhetoric,” and said the key proposals were ready. If Washington showed real commitment, a deal could be reached, he suggested. The Iranian foreign ministry echoed this sentiment, saying the US should value Tehran’s decision to engage, despite what it called America’s ongoing “confrontational hoopla.” President Trump, meanwhile, warned again that military action was “absolutely” on the table if the talks fail. During his first term, Trump pulled the US out of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers and reimposed harsh sanctions. In response, Iran abandoned parts of its commitments under that agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Talk to US or risk regime collapse’: Top Iranian officials pressured Khamenei to allow US-Iran nuclear talks

It’s easy to dismiss Iranian denunciations of the United States and its Middle Eastern allies as part of the Islamic republic's long-standing rhetoric. The rhetoric makes it equally easy to understand American distrust.

But as President &nbsp;Trump and Hassan Rouhani, his Iranian counterpart, gear up for two days of diplomatic sabre rattling at the United Nations in advance of next month's imposition of a second round of harsh US sanctions, both men risk fuelling a conflict that could escalate out of hand.

Both are scheduled to address the UN general assembly on Tuesday and Trump is slated to chair a meeting on Wednesday of the Security Council expected to focus on Iran.

Adding to the likely drama at the UN, European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, speaking alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, snubbed Trump, by announcing the creation of a payment system that would allow oil companies and businesses to continue trading with Iran despite US sanctions.

The risk of escalation is enhanced by the fact that Trump and Rouhani are sending mixed messages.

Trump's administration insists that its confrontational approach is designed to alter Iranian behaviour and curb its policies, not topple its regime.

Yet, the administration stepped up its engagement with exile groups associated with the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, a controversial Saudi-backed organisation that calls for the violent overthrow of the government in Tehran and enjoys support among current and former Western officials, as Messrs. Trump and Rouhani battle it out at the UN.

John Bolton, who has repeatedly advocated regime change before becoming Trump’s national security advisor, is scheduled to give a keynote address at the United Against Nuclear Iran’s (UANI) annual summit during the UN assembly. So is Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, another hardliner on Iran.

Pompeo and Bolton, who has spoken in the past at events related to the Mujahedeen, had so far since coming to office refrained from addressing gatherings associated with opposition groups.

The administration left that to Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, who last weekend told the Iran Uprising Summit organised by the Organisation of Iranian-American Communities, a Washington-based group associated with the Mujahedeen and attended by the exile’s leader, Maryam Rajavi, that US. sanctions were causing economic pain and could lead to a “successful revolution” in Iran.

“I don’t know when we’re going to overthrow them. It could be in a few days, months, a couple of years. But it’s going to happen,” Giuliani, said speaking on the day of an attack on a military march in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz that killed 25 people and wounded at least 70 others.

Bolton, Pompeo and Giuliani’s hardline stems from US suspicions rooted in anti-American and anti-Western attitudes that are grafted in the Islamic republic's DNA and produced the 444-day occupation in 1979 of the US Embassy in Tehran. They are reinforced by the humiliation of a failed US military operation to rescue 66 Americans held hostages during the occupation.

Iranian rhetoric; bombastic threats against Israel; denial of the Holocaust, support for anti-American insurgents in Iraq, the brutal regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi rebels in Yemen and Hamas in the Gaza Strip; propagation of religiously inspired republican government as an alternative to conservative monarchy in the Gulf; and degrees of duplicity regarding its nuclear program, reaffirm America's suspicion.

Iran's seemingly mirror image of the United States traces its roots further back to the 1953 US-supported overthrow of the nationalist government of prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh and his replacement by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi whom Washington staunchly supported till his fall in 1979.

Iranian concerns were reinforced by American backing of Iraq in the 1980s Gulf war, US support for Kurdish and Baloch insurgents, the broad spectrum of support of former and serving US officials for the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, unequivocal Saudi signals of support for ethnic strife as a strategy to destabilize Iran, and Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 international agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program despite confirmation of its adherence to the accord.

Responses by the US and its Gulf allies as well as a series of statements by militant Iranian Arab groups, including the Ahvaz Resistance Movement, suspected of being responsible for this weekend's attack, have only deepened Iranian distrust.

Those statements included one by the Arab Liberation Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz effusively praising Saudi Arabia on its national day that the kingdom celebrated a day after the attack.

Yadollah Javani, the deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the target of the attack, vowed revenge for what he termed years of conspiracies against the Iranian revolution by its enemies.

Javani was referring to past US attempts to destabilise Iran and a four-decade long global Saudi campaign that included backing of Iraq in the Gulf war during the 1980s and an estimated $100 billion investment in support of anti-Iranian, anti-Shiite ultra-conservative Sunni Muslim groups.

All of this means that mounting hostility between the United States and Iran is muddied as much by fact as by perception – a combustible mix that is easily exploitable by parties on both sides of the divide seeking to raise the ante. 
 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

It’s easy to dismiss Iranian denunciations of the United States and its Middle Eastern allies as part of the Islamic republic's long-standing rhetoric. The rhetoric makes it equally easy to understand American distrust.

It’s easy to dismiss Iranian denunciations of the United States and its Middle Eastern allies as part of the Islamic republic's long-standing rhetoric. The rhetoric makes it equally easy to understand American distrust. But as President Trump and Hassan Rouhani, his Iranian counterpart, gear up for two days of diplomatic sabre rattling at the United Nations in advance of next month's imposition of a second round of harsh US sanctions, both men risk fuelling a conflict that could escalate out of hand. Both are scheduled to address the UN general assembly on Tuesday and Trump is slated to chair a meeting on Wednesday of the Security Council expected to focus on Iran. Adding to the likely drama at the UN, European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, speaking alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, snubbed Trump, by announcing the creation of a payment system that would allow oil companies and businesses to continue trading with Iran despite US sanctions. The risk of escalation is enhanced by the fact that Trump and Rouhani are sending mixed messages. Trump's administration insists that its confrontational approach is designed to alter Iranian behaviour and curb its policies, not topple its regime. Yet, the administration stepped up its engagement with exile groups associated with the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, a controversial Saudi-backed organisation that calls for the violent overthrow of the government in Tehran and enjoys support among current and former Western officials, as Messrs. Trump and Rouhani battle it out at the UN. John Bolton, who has repeatedly advocated regime change before becoming Trump’s national security advisor, is scheduled to give a keynote address at the United Against Nuclear Iran’s (UANI) annual summit during the UN assembly. So is Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, another hardliner on Iran. Pompeo and Bolton, who has spoken in the past at events related to the Mujahedeen, had so far since coming to office refrained from addressing gatherings associated with opposition groups. The administration left that to Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, who last weekend told the Iran Uprising Summit organised by the Organisation of Iranian-American Communities, a Washington-based group associated with the Mujahedeen and attended by the exile’s leader, Maryam Rajavi, that US. sanctions were causing economic pain and could lead to a “successful revolution” in Iran. “I don’t know when we’re going to overthrow them. It could be in a few days, months, a couple of years. But it’s going to happen,” Giuliani, said speaking on the day of an attack on a military march in the southern Iranian city of Ahvaz that killed 25 people and wounded at least 70 others. Bolton, Pompeo and Giuliani’s hardline stems from US suspicions rooted in anti-American and anti-Western attitudes that are grafted in the Islamic republic's DNA and produced the 444-day occupation in 1979 of the US Embassy in Tehran. They are reinforced by the humiliation of a failed US military operation to rescue 66 Americans held hostages during the occupation. Iranian rhetoric; bombastic threats against Israel; denial of the Holocaust, support for anti-American insurgents in Iraq, the brutal regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi rebels in Yemen and Hamas in the Gaza Strip; propagation of religiously inspired republican government as an alternative to conservative monarchy in the Gulf; and degrees of duplicity regarding its nuclear program, reaffirm America's suspicion. Iran's seemingly mirror image of the United States traces its roots further back to the 1953 US-supported overthrow of the nationalist government of prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh and his replacement by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi whom Washington staunchly supported till his fall in 1979. Iranian concerns were reinforced by American backing of Iraq in the 1980s Gulf war, US support for Kurdish and Baloch insurgents, the broad spectrum of support of former and serving US officials for the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq, unequivocal Saudi signals of support for ethnic strife as a strategy to destabilize Iran, and Trump's withdrawal from the 2015 international agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program despite confirmation of its adherence to the accord. Responses by the US and its Gulf allies as well as a series of statements by militant Iranian Arab groups, including the Ahvaz Resistance Movement, suspected of being responsible for this weekend's attack, have only deepened Iranian distrust. Those statements included one by the Arab Liberation Movement for the Liberation of Ahwaz effusively praising Saudi Arabia on its national day that the kingdom celebrated a day after the attack. Yadollah Javani, the deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the target of the attack, vowed revenge for what he termed years of conspiracies against the Iranian revolution by its enemies. Javani was referring to past US attempts to destabilise Iran and a four-decade long global Saudi campaign that included backing of Iraq in the Gulf war during the 1980s and an estimated $100 billion investment in support of anti-Iranian, anti-Shiite ultra-conservative Sunni Muslim groups. All of this means that mounting hostility between the United States and Iran is muddied as much by fact as by perception – a combustible mix that is easily exploitable by parties on both sides of the divide seeking to raise the ante. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

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