Overview
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiators will exchange draft texts within two to three days and asserted the U.S. is not seeking zero enrichment, a claim at odds with prior U.S. statements.
- The U.S. has surged forces to the region with two carrier strike groups — the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford — and accompanying warships and aircraft positioned for rapid action.
- Iran formally warned the United Nations that all U.S. bases, facilities and assets in the region would be considered legitimate targets if it is attacked, vowing a decisive and proportionate response.
- The UK has reportedly refused a U.S. request to use British air bases for potential strikes on Iran, citing concerns about the legality of pre-emptive action.
- Several U.S. lawmakers from both parties are preparing to force a War Powers vote intended to constrain or block any move toward military action without congressional authorization.