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Iran denies offering to negotiate in return for a U.S. bombing pause. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visits the White House on Tuesday.
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After threatening a “massive attack,” the president said his envoys were talking with Tehran but left open the possibility of a sharp military escalation.
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First step: Agree on a goal.
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Mr. Vance said earlier at a press briefing that he did not know if he would travel to Switzerland on Friday for the talks, where he was initially expected for a signing ceremony.
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Vice President JD Vance postponed a planned trip to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran talks expected to begin Friday, the White House said. Why it matters: The White House said the reason for the change of plans was "logistics." But there were some indications that the background for the decision is connected to the shaky ceasefire in Lebanon . What they're saying: At a press conference on Thursday, Vance said the plans for the talks hadn't been finalized and mentioned the fact that Iranian officials might have technical challenges with their travel arrangements. - "The U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity. But the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable," the White House…
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Pence praises Trump's decision to confront Iran but warns against any agreement that would leave the regime's nuclear or missile programs intact. He argues that "no deal is better than a bad deal" and outlines what he believes must happen to secure long-term peace and stability in the Middle East.
Attacks between Israel and Iran test cease-fire and U.S. influence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s open defiance in striking Iran against President Trump’s demands for a ceasefire adds to growing divisions between the U.S. and Israel over the way forward on the war in the Middle East. Trump has increasingly demonstrated open frustration with Netanyahu as he seeks to broker a deal to end the Iran war, reportedly cursing at the Israeli leader for escalating hostilities in Lebanon last week and reportedly telling Netanyahu on a telephone call Sunday not to retaliate against Iranian drone strikes. #trump #netanyahu #iran
The U.S. “should first remove operational obstacles, including the blockade,” so additional direct negotiations can take place, Pezeshkian says