An important meeting of the top leadership of Israel and America has been scheduled amid increasing tension over Iran’s nuclear program. Israel has said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Trump in Washington on Wednesday. The main issue of the meeting will be the ongoing US talks with Iran and the security concerns related to it. This meeting is being considered very important amid the fear of regional conflict.
According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu believes that any talks with Iran should include the condition of stopping the ballistic missile program and dismantling Iran-backed regional networks. The statement said that limited talks on the nuclear program alone would not be enough. Israel wants the agreement to be accompanied by a comprehensive security framework.
US-Iran indirect talks in Oman
Indirect talks between America and Iran took place in Oman on Friday. This conversation was to decide the future direction regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Initial indications suggested that the talks had returned to the starting point. President Trump described the talks as very good and said that there are plans to hold talks again next week. The US side was represented by Special Envoy for Middle East Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
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America is also maintaining military pressure
Trump has already said that if necessary, force can be used to put pressure on Iran for a nuclear deal. Earlier, America had deployed several warships in the area including the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The deployment came amid heightened tensions in Iran following a crackdown on protests. Gulf countries fear that any attack could spark a wider regional war.
Military commander also involved in the talks process
For the first time, America also included its top military commander of the West Asia region in the talks process related to Iran. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper arrived aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after the talks. Witkoff and Kushner were also present with him. This indicates that military preparations are also being kept parallel with diplomatic talks.
Iran said- talks only on nuclear issue
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that nuclear talks should be held in a calm atmosphere and without threats. He made it clear that Iran will discuss only on its nuclear program. This round of talks is over and the diplomats are returning to their respective countries. A proposal also emerged that Iran stop enrichment for three years, send out highly enriched uranium and promise not to start using ballistic missiles, but official agreement on this is not clear.
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