DOJ Sues UCLA as Iran Talks End Without Deal and U.S. Bolsters Regional Posture

Negotiators reported progress and set follow-up meetings after the Geneva session closed without an agreement.

Overview

The Justice Department filed a Title VII lawsuit against the University of California alleging UCLA allowed a hostile work environment for Jewish and Israeli faculty and staff during 2024 campus protests.
U.S.–Iran negotiations in Geneva concluded without an accord, with Oman and Iran saying the sides made progress as technical experts prepare to meet Monday in Vienna and a fourth round is planned next week.
U.S. forces repositioned assets, including F-22 jets flown from the U.K. to an Israeli base, and satellite imagery reviewed by the Associated Press showed 5th Fleet ships that usually dock in Bahrain heading to sea.
House Democratic leaders said they will force a vote next week on a resolution to block military action against Iran without congressional authorization, with some Democrats already signaling opposition.
Dutch carrier KLM said it will suspend Amsterdam–Tel Aviv service starting March 1, citing that operating flights to Ben Gurion Airport is not commercially or operationally feasible.