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Netanyahu Sets Red Lines: Israel Demands Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure Be Removed as Geneva Talks Loom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly set uncompromising conditions ahead of a new round of US–Iran talks, demanding the dismantling and removal of Iran’s uranium‑enrichment infrastructure rather than merely a pause. He also insists on the complete disarmament of Hamas and signalled a desire to end US military aid to Israel after the current package expires in 2028.
Trump Told Netanyahu He’d Back Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Missile Sites If Talks Fail — U.S. Weighs How to Help
U.S. reports say President Trump told Netanyahu he would back Israeli airstrikes on Iranian missile sites if talks with Tehran fail, prompting U.S. military planners to discuss how to assist. The disclosures sharpen the diplomatic and operational dilemmas facing Washington, Israel and regional states whose airspace would be needed for long-range strikes.
Second U.S. Carrier Headed to the Gulf as Geneva Talks with Iran Bring Coercion and Diplomacy into Sharp Relief
The U.S. is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the Middle East while U.S. envoys prepare indirect talks with Iran in Geneva on February 17. Washington seeks far‑reaching curbs on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, while Tehran insists on its right to defensive capabilities, leaving a narrow path for agreement amid heightened military posturing.
Trump Envoy and Kushner Join CENTCOM Chief Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln After F‑35C Downs Iranian Drone
A U.S. presidential special envoy, the CENTCOM commander (named in Chinese reports as Brad Cooper), and Jared Kushner visited the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on February 7, meeting crew who had been involved in shooting down an Iranian drone. The encounter—an F‑35C shot down an unmanned Iranian aircraft near the carrier—illustrates rising maritime tensions, the deployment of advanced carrier airpower against drones, and the political signaling inherent in senior visitors joining forward naval forces.
Tentative Talks in Muscat: A Fragile Reset Between Washington and Tehran
The United States and Iran held indirect talks in Muscat on February 6 that both sides called a constructive start, but Tehran rejected any outright ban on uranium enrichment and Washington concurrently imposed sanctions on Iranian oil-related actors. The meeting, welcomed by regional states and the UN, took place amid intense military posturing and a narrow window for diplomacy, leaving outcomes uncertain.
Cautious Breakthrough in Muscat: Iran and U.S. End Indirect Nuclear Talks ‘For Now’
Iran and the United States held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat on Feb. 6 that both sides described as a promising start but paused ‘‘temporarily’’ for consultations. Tehran insisted the dialogue remain limited to the nuclear file and rejected a precondition to cease uranium enrichment, while Washington emphasized diplomacy but kept military options visible.
Talks in Muscat as Sanctions Bite: Fragile U.S.–Iran Dialogue Shadowed by Military Alerts
U.S.-Iran talks in Muscat produced a cautious diplomatic opening from Tehran even as Washington imposed new sanctions targeting Iran’s oil trade. Iran refused a precondition banning uranium enrichment and elevated its military to the highest alert; the meeting exposed a narrow, high-risk negotiating window where failure could quickly revert to coercion or military action.
Cautious Breakthrough in Muscat: Iran and U.S. Pause Indirect Nuclear Talks After 'Good' Opening
Iran and the United States held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat on February 6 that Tehran described as a constructive start. The session ended "temporarily" with agreement to continue discussions, but Iran insisted negotiations be confined to nuclear issues and rejected a precondition banning uranium enrichment.
Gulf States Push US and Iran Toward a Non‑Aggression Pact as Muscat Talks Resume
Gulf and Muslim states have drafted a mutual non‑aggression framework they hope will be adopted by the United States and Iran during talks in Muscat, aiming to curb direct strikes and proxy escalation. The proposal faces major hurdles — chiefly verification, the unresolved nuclear dispute, and likely Israeli opposition — that may limit its practical effect.
Muscat Hosts Quiet Iran–US Indirect Talks as Oman Acts Broker
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Muscat on February 6 with Oman acting as intermediary. The low-profile meeting, attended by Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi and a U.S. envoy Witkoff with Jared Kushner present, signals cautious diplomatic engagement but stops short of any immediate, comprehensive agreement.
Muscat Hosts US–Iran Backchannel as Oman Reasserts Role as Regional Broker
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Muscat on 6 February, hosted by Oman and attended by Iranian foreign minister Araghchi and a U.S. delegation including a presidential envoy and Jared Kushner. The session underscores Oman's long‑standing role as a discreet intermediary and opens a cautious channel for pragmatic, limited diplomacy amid significant domestic and regional constraints.