Overview
- Oman’s foreign minister confirmed a third round of indirect U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday and voiced hopes for a positive push toward a deal.
- News reports say Trump is leaning toward an initial limited strike within days if diplomacy stalls, with advisers also outlining options for a broader campaign later should pressure fail.
- Potential targets under review reportedly include IRGC facilities, nuclear and missile sites, and some reports describe leadership‑targeting scenarios under consideration.
- The United States has surged forces into the region, with at least 13 warships including the USS Abraham Lincoln in theater and the USS Gerald R. Ford moving toward the area, plus additional aircraft and air defenses.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a draft proposal could be ready by Tuesday, reiterated that talks cover only the nuclear issue, signaled openness to full monitoring, and warned of retaliation as student protests and contested death tolls persist; senior figures like Gen. Dan Caine and David Petraeus cautioned that strikes would be complex and unlikely to force regime change.