Iran's consulate in Mumbai signals pushback against Trump’s claims, hinting at naval preparedness while US leadership asserts Tehran is seeking a nuclear deal breakthrough.
After 21 hours of talks, US and Iran step back without agreement, with Washington insisting on strict nuclear commitments and signalling Tehran must decide the next course.
Iran’s sweeping 10-point proposal has emerged as the core of US talks, with demands ranging from sanctions relief to military withdrawal shaping the next phase of negotiations.
With US troop reinforcements underway and Iranian officials vowing resistance, Trump told Republican donors Iran's leadership privately wants a deal, but is too frightened to seek one openly.
Thousands of Iranians have reportedly received a text message on their phones that read, "The US President is a man of action. Wait and see."
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson said some technical, legal issues remain to be resolved
The Iranian foreign minister also urged the removal of all US sanctions against Iran
The Iran nuclear deal of 2015 restricted Iran’s time period to build a nuclear bomb, called the breakout period, to 10 years. This Donald Trump felt was too little and therefore walked out of the deal. Analysts now believe that since Trump walked out, Iran has already produced fissile material sufficient for two bombs. Any new deal will have to suss out these bombs and neutralize them.
In 2015, a major agreement between Iran and six other countries meant Iran accepted limits on its nuclear activities in return for an end to harsh penalties, or sanctions, that hurt its economy
The United States has no indication whether Iran will accept the offer; it has cautioned that the prospect of a meeting was a first step in what would be a lengthy, difficult process towards restoring the nuclear deal.
