US-Iran Talks

Negotiations that opened with pleasantries collapsed into shouting, as Tehran's hardliners dictated unyielding positions despite Iran's weakened state.

According to The New York Times, the three issues the sides failed to resolve were reopening the Strait of Hormuz, unfreezing Iranian assets and transferring Iran's nuclear material. The regime in Tehran is demanding "war compensation" and refuses to reopen the strait to shipping until a final agreement is signed.

Israel Hayom has learned that President Donald Trump personally promised Gulf leaders that the Strait of Hormuz would remain fully open. A source familiar with the talks says Iran is taking relatively conciliatory positions on the nuclear issue, and the matter now appears solvable. 

Talks between Pakistan’s prime minister and the American delegation have begun. Tehran is insisting on the preconditions it set for negotiations, including a ceasefire in Lebanon, war reparations and the release of frozen assets.

Despite Omani mediation efforts and optimistic signals from Muscat, Washington has urged US citizens to leave Iran again and warned of “additional steps.” As tensions mount worldwide, Israeli officials believe a potential strike could come soon and outline how it might unfold.

Deep gaps remained at the end of the latest round of talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva. According to American officials, the question is not whether to strike, but which targets to choose.

Trump reportedly calls regime “bluffers” as a senior Israeli official asseses that a US strike could lead to the fall of the ayatollahs.

As officials prepare to meet in Geneva, there is deep doubt that Iran’s proposal will differ significantly from previous offers. Meanwhile, Iran’s rapid trials continue, with dozens sentenced to death at the start of the week.

Iran has agreed to a US demand for a revised proposal before any further nuclear negotiations. Washington alsp seeks clarity on ballistic missiles and support for proxies. Tehran refuses to discuss these issues for now, and proposes a regional conference after initial understandings are reached.