Overview
- Tehran warned that any U.S. attack, even a limited strike, would be treated as aggression and answered "ferociously," responding to President Trump's stated consideration of targeted military action.
- Oman and Iran said indirect talks on the nuclear file will resume Thursday in Geneva, with Tehran preparing a draft proposal; a U.S. official also confirmed the planned session in separate reporting.
- The United States continued a significant buildup, including a second aircraft carrier moving toward the region, as envoy Steve Witkoff questioned why Iran had not "capitulated" under pressure.
- The State Department ordered nonessential staff and eligible family members to depart the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, while India joined Sweden, Serbia, Poland and Australia in urging citizens to leave Iran.
- University protests re‑ignited across Iran with anti-government chants and flag burnings at campuses in Tehran and beyond, marking the most visible unrest since last month’s deadly crackdown.