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U.S. Lets Israel Embassy Staff Depart as Iran Talks Stall and Trump Keeps Strike Option Open

Omani mediation continues with technical talks slated in Vienna next week following an IAEA report on restricted access.

Overview

  • Indirect negotiations in Geneva ended without a deal, and President Donald Trump said he is not happy with Iran’s stance but has not decided on military action.
  • The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem moved to authorized departure for non‑emergency staff, with Ambassador Mike Huckabee urging those wishing to leave to do so today.
  • Washington has surged naval and air power to the region, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Israel as Vice President JD Vance meets Oman’s foreign minister in Washington.
  • Iran signaled it intends to continue enrichment, rejected proposals to ship enriched uranium abroad, and pressed for sanctions relief, while U.S. envoys tabled far‑reaching constraints reported by multiple outlets.
  • A confidential IAEA report said inspectors have not accessed bombed sites since last June and estimated Iran holds about 440.9 kg of uranium enriched up to 60%, prompting renewed verification concerns.