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Report: CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper briefs Trump on possible military options against Iran 

Adm. Brad Cooper, who oversees U.S. troops in the Middle East as head of Central Command, briefed President Donald Trump regarding possible military options against Iran, ABC News reported citing a source close to the president.

The report cites a second source as saying that Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Dan Caine also took part in the briefing.

Oman’s FM Al‑Busaidi: US-Iran talks end ‘after significant progress,’ technical talks to continue next week in Vienna

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al‑Busaidi said the latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations concluded “after significant progress,” with talks to resume following consultations in the respective capitals. He added that technical-level discussions are scheduled for next week in Vienna, and expressed gratitude to the negotiators, the IAEA, and the Swiss government for their efforts.

Six additional US tankers are en route to Israel as part of the military buildup in the Middle East

Six American refueling planes are scheduled to arrive this Thursday at Ben Gurion Airport, as part of a major reinforcement of American forces in the Middle East, according to analysts specializing in monitoring military flights using open sources. 

Five KC-46s will depart from Portsmouth International Airport in New Hampshire, while a sixth will leave from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, all destined for Israel. These movements come in addition to the tankers and cargo planes already observed this week at Ben Gurion Airport, as well as the recent arrival of eleven F-22 stealth fighters at Ovda Air Base in the south of the country, accompanied by logistics aircraft and aircrew. According to the Military Air Tracking Alliance, dozens of other American fighter jets—F-35s, F-22s, F-15s, and F-16s—have been spotted en route to the region, along with dozens of tankers and hundreds of military cargo flights in recent weeks.

Iran‑US talks to resume at 5:30 pm local time; Discussions 'require review in Tehran, with some gaps still unresolved' - report

Senior Iran official tells Reuters talks with the United States raised new ideas needing Tehran’s review; gaps remain. Iran’s Foreign Ministry says negotiations will resume 17:30–18:00 Geneva time (18:30–19:00 IST)

Iran expected to propose a temporary halt to uranium enrichment for 3-5 years - report

Iran is expected to present a compromise nuclear proposal that would preserve limited enrichment while giving U.S. President Donald Trump a political win, according to Iranian officials. The plan would include a three-to-five-year suspension of nuclear activity, followed by Iran joining a regional nuclear consortium and maintaining minimal enrichment at 1.5% strictly for medical research. Tehran would also gradually dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and allow full oversight by inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency

Oman’s FM Al-Busaidi says nuclear talks in Geneva are advancing with ‘unprecedented openness to new and creative ideas'

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi says ongoing nuclear negotiations in Geneva are moving forward with “unprecedented openness to new and creative ideas.” Iranian and U.S. teams are reviewing proposals and responses, aiming to reach a fair agreement with sustainable guarantees.

Iran and US have begun discussions during 3rd round of negotiations in Geneva, says Iranian media

Iran’s negotiating team has arrived at the Omani Embassy in Geneva for 3rd round of nuclear talks with US

Iran’s negotiating team has arrived at the Omani Embassy in Geneva to begin the third round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States, according to the Iranian news agency ISNA

Iran seeks to entice Trump with major oil, gas, and investment opportunities to unlock a nuclear deal and avert war - report

Ahead of a new round of nuclear talks in Geneva, Iran is reportedly offering the U.S. major economic incentives, including access to its oil, gas, and mineral resources. The move is aimed at persuading Washington to favor a diplomatic deal over military action, with Iranian officials hoping a “commercial windfall” could help defuse tensions.

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JD Vance: United States has evidence that Iran is attempting to revive its nuclear program

US Vice President JD Vance stated that the United States has evidence indicating Iran is seeking to rebuild its nuclear program following the June strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. On the eve of further talks in Geneva between US and Iranian delegations, he reiterated Washington's principle remains unchanged: Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. "If they try to rebuild a nuclear weapon, that will be a problem for us," he said, adding that evidence to that effect had been observed.

Marco Rubio: Iran's refusal to negotiate on its missile program constitutes a "major problem"

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of attempting to rebuild its nuclear capabilities, despite past destruction of the program. “After their nuclear program was obliterated, they were told not to try to restart it… You can see them always trying to rebuild elements of it,” Rubio said, adding that while Iran is “not enriching right now,” it is trying to position itself to do so. He also warned that enrichment sites “inside of mountains” raise serious concerns, stressing that without progress on the nuclear issue, talks on ballistic missiles will be impossible.