\nNegotiations \u201cwent well\u201d in some ways, Vance said, but \u201cin other ways it was very clear that the president has set some red lines that the Iranians are not yet willing to actually acknowledge and work through.\u201d He cautioned that diplomacy could soon have \u201creached its natural end.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The administration has consistently maintained that Iran will not be permitted to obtain a nuclear weapon, a position widely supported by Republican lawmakers and national security hawks. Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Tehran must meet strict conditions or face serious consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, U.S. military deployments in the region have accelerated. Two aircraft carriers, dozens of warships, and hundreds of fighter jets are being positioned across the Middle East. More than 150 cargo flights have reportedly delivered weapons systems and ammunition to support forces in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Axios, a potential strike on Iran would likely unfold as a sustained and coordinated U.S.-Israeli effort. Sources familiar with planning discussions indicated that any operation would not be limited to nuclear facilities but could also target key regime assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the president has continued to leave the door open to a negotiated solution, senior officials suggest patience is rapidly wearing thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi\u00a0said<\/a> the two sides reached a “general agreement on a number of guiding principles” and agreed to begin drafting text for a possible agreement during a meeting between the two countries, with plans to exchange drafts and schedule a third round of talks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n“Good progress was made compared to the previous meeting,” he said, adding that while drafting would slow the process, “at least the path has started.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n