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Iran warned that any form of strike, even a limited one, would be seen as an act of aggression, prompting a fierce response. The European Union called for diplomacy before upcoming talks, with Iran and Oman confirming the schedule, though the U.S. has not yet done so.
After President Donald Trump announced he was contemplating limited strikes against Iran, the country’s foreign ministry reiterated that any attack would be considered an act of aggression and would be responded to with vigorous self-defense. Tehran maintains that the recent indirect negotiations in Switzerland, mediated by Oman, are solely focused on Iran’s nuclear program, which the U.S. and allies suspect aims to develop a nuclear weapon, a claim Iran denies.
Negotiations, led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, took place on Tuesday, with further talks scheduled for Thursday—confirmed by Iran and Oman, but not yet by the U.S. The EU, which has been less involved in mediation, urged a diplomatic resolution, emphasizing the region’s need to avoid another conflict.
Fears of escalation have heightened, especially as Iran insists discussions are only about nuclear issues. The U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, are representing American interests, while tensions persist over why Iran hasn’t yielded despite increased military deployment. Iran’s response emphasizes its resilience, asserting it has never capitulated in its history.
Despite threats of military action, protests continue within Iran, including student demonstrations marking anniversaries of those killed in recent protests. International concern has prompted several countries—India among them—to advise their nationals, estimated to number around 10,000, to leave Iran amid rising tensions.
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