Iran and us
Trump, Pakistani sources say US-Iran talks could begin Friday as ceasefire extended - report
The New York Post reported that US President Donald Trump, when asked via text message about the possibility of talks happening on Friday, said: “It’s possible!”
Iran will not negotiate under threat, bend to force, top officials say
Iran rejects second round of US talks, claims Washington broke ceasefire
IDF announces soldier falls in Lebanon, schools to reopen nationwide
Two more US servicemembers killed in Iran, raising total number to six during Operation Epic Fury
According to their release, the soldiers were killed during the Iranian attack against US bases in the Middle East, with their bodies being retrieved recently.
Iran is ready for any necessary steps to reach deal with US, deputy foreign minister says
The Iranian diplomat said any US strike on Iran is "a real gamble," adding that Tehran is ready to reach a deal with Washington as soon as possible.
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy
Trump's fixation on Iran has emerged as the starkest example yet of how foreign policy, including his expanded use of raw military force, has topped his agenda, even over domestic issues.
Pentagon moves troops at Qatar Al Udeid, Middle East bases amid tensions with Iran - NYT
The New York Times reported that the Pentagon has been moving troops from several bases amid a possible escalation with Iran, including those in Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, among others.
The tipping point that changes history - opinion
Why wars often end precisely when escalation appears out of hand
Trump considers limited strike on Iran, most air power since 2003 arrives in Middle East - WSJ
A smaller attack on Iran would target a few military or government sites, designed to be small enough not to provoke major retaliation and force Iran to agree to a deal favorable to the US.
Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports
The US has been steadily building up its forces within the region. Axios reported that "all signs point to [Trump] pulling the trigger if talks fail."
'I would think twice about flying': Iran conflict 'much closer' post-Geneva talks, expert warns
"We are much closer than we were before, but I remind you, a superpower does not go to war within days. There is a diplomatic path that needs to be exhausted," Amos Yadlin said.
US Air Force orders 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker busters as Iran tensions rise
After using 14 GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP) during Operation Midnight Hammer against Iranian nuclear facilities, the USAF needs to replenish its arsenal.
Mobile missile launchers used by US in Qatar as Iran tensions rose
The decision to keep the Patriot missiles in mobile trucks rather than semi-static launcher stations means they could rapidly deploy to strike or be moved defensively in case of an Iranian attack
