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Israel Prepares for Potential Military Action Against Iran Amid Stalled Nuclear Talks

Israel is reportedly gearing up for a military operation against Iran, coinciding with stalled nuclear negotiations and rising regional tensions.

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  • Israel is preparing for a possible military operation against Iran as nuclear negotiations stall, potentially without U.S. support.
  • The International Atomic Energy Agency has found Iran in noncompliance with nuclear safeguards for the first time in nearly 20 years, raising concerns.
  • Iran plans to build a new uranium enrichment facility, breaking nuclear agreements and prompting Israel's military preparations.
  • High-level talks between the U.S. and Iran are set to resume in Oman on Sunday, with potential sanctions discussions.
  • Tensions are escalating in the region, with warnings of possible ship targeting and the evacuation of nonessential U.S. staff in response to unrest.

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Emphasizes the resumption of high-level US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Oman this Sunday.

High-level talks between the United States and Iran regarding Tehran's nuclear program will resume on Sunday in Oman for the sixth round of negotiations.

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The U.S. is reducing non-essential staff in the Middle East due to potential unrest.

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Ships in regional waters are at risk of being targeted due to tensions.

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A potential deal between the U.S. and Iran may involve the lifting of economic sanctions in exchange for restrictions on uranium enrichment.

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Despite conflicting intelligence assessments, the U.S. believes Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003 but continues to publicly sell the threat of an Iranian nuclear bomb.

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The Middle East could see increased tensions if a deal is not reached, especially given the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

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Oman's foreign minister announced the sixth round of negotiations between Iran and the US.

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Oman is mediating talks between Iran and the U.S.

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"…The clock is ticking on President Trump's proposal to Iran to accept restrictions on its nuclear program — and possibly avert a potential military strike by Israel, which could involve U.S. support."

Clock is ticking on U.S. nuclear proposal to Iran, as Israel mulls military strikes
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"…The warnings about an Israeli strike highlight a deeper problem with the way the U.S. is run, as war is the most serious decision a government can make, and Americans shouldn't find out about it through cryptic omens or fat-fingered group chat leaks."

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"…As we resume talks on Sunday, it is clear that an agreement that can ensure the continued peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program is within reach -- and could be achieved rapidly."

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"…The announcement by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi comes as the U.S. is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest."

Oman foreign minister says there will be sixth round of negotiations between Iran and U.S. on Sunday
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"…Iran and the United States will hold a sixth round of negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program this Sunday in Oman, the sultanate's foreign minister said Thursday, as regional tensions have spiked in recent days."

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"…The announcement by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi comes as the U.S. is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest."

Sixth round of Iran-US nuclear talks will be held this weekend, Oman foreign minister says
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Israel is considering military action because Iran is reportedly close to producing enough enriched uranium for several nuclear weapons, and stalled nuclear talks have failed to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. Israeli officials view the current period as a rare opportunity to act, given weakening Iranian proxy groups and previous damage to Iran's air defenses.

The United States has not openly supported an Israeli military strike; in fact, U.S. officials have at times warned Israel against such action and are actively engaged in nuclear negotiations with Iran. Recent evacuations of U.S. personnel in the region reflect concerns about potential Iranian retaliation and escalating tensions.

Iran is continuing to modernize its air defense systems, such as developing the domestically produced Bavar-373, in response to potential strikes from Israel or the U.S. Iran has also reaffirmed its support for armed groups opposed to Israel and threatened to ramp up its nuclear program following condemnation from the International Atomic Energy Agency[3].

A military strike could escalate into a broader regional conflict, collapse ongoing nuclear talks, and prompt retaliatory attacks by Iran and its proxies. Such an operation could also strain Israel’s relationship with the U.S. and other regional actors, complicating diplomatic efforts and potentially destabilizing the Middle East.

High-level talks between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled to resume soon in Oman, focusing on nuclear issues and potential sanctions. These talks come amid heightened tensions and could be critical for de-escalation, but their success remains uncertain given the current impasse.

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