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The U.S. and Iran are preparing for potential conflict as talks in Oman proceed.
Iranian leaders warn that if attacked, they will target American bases in the region.
U.S. forces have deployed additional air defenses and jets to the Middle East amid tensions.
CENTCOM highlighted the Lincoln carrier group and its readiness as tensions rise.
Iran claims seized tankers in Gulf as part of ongoing maritime pressure actions.
Iranian and Israeli attention remains fixed on potential regional battles and missile threats.
U.S. officials say they are prepared to engage with Iran if talks fail to yield results.
U.S. and allied forces continue to monitor Iran’s regional activities and nuclear program developments.
Analysts flag a wide gap in expected outcomes despite ongoing diplomacy.
The broader regional risk remains high as both U.S. and Iranian actors mobilize.

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Iran and the United States held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, signaling a potential path forward.
Araghchi said both sides expressed concerns in a positive atmosphere and that the discussions should proceed with consultations in their capitals.
Omani officials facilitated meetings with Araghchi, Witkoff, and Kushner to prepare conditions for resuming diplomatic talks.
Talks were moved from Turkey to Oman, with the U.S. confirming a venue change amid ongoing high tensions.
U.S. officials say they are ready to engage and may broaden participation beyond a bilateral format.
Iran’s leadership has kept a lower profile, with Khamenei staying away from talks as diplomacy faces complications.
The session highlighted Oman as a facilitator amid broader U.S.-Iran tensions and past disputes over venue.
Analysts note regional dynamics and domestic Iran protests add complexity to diplomacy, including U.S. strategic considerations.
Trump has signaled openness to negotiations while warning Iran against escalation, framing the talks in the broader security context.
Oman’s public statement and AP reports highlighted the palace meetings and the symbol of a resumed dialogue.

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The United States has cut diplomatic contact with Polish Sejm Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty, announcing the move on social media.
The decision targets Czarzasty after his criticism of a proposed Nobel Prize for Donald Trump.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged allies to respect one another rather than lecture, following the U.S. move.
Ambassador Rose defended the move, saying Czarzasty’s remarks could be damaging to the bilateral relationship.
The change underscores strain in a long-standing Poland–U.S. security and diplomatic partnership.
Czarzasty defended his position, saying his decisions are independent and not aimed at escalating tensions.
Nawrocki, Poland's president, was noted as having ties with Trump amid discussions on security and NATO matters.
The dispute involves broader regional diplomacy, including U.S. troop presence in Poland.
The article notes the potential impact on Poland’s EU, NATO, and UN alignment amid U.S. disagreements.
The incident occurred after Czarzasty said Trump did not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.

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The State Department sanctioned 14 shadow fleet vessels tied to Iran's oil transport network.
Fifteen entities and two individuals are countering Iran's petrochemical trade under the new sanctions.
The action targets vessels and traders across multiple jurisdictions to cut Tehran's revenue.
The sanctions mark a continued U.S. effort under EO 13846 against Iran’s illicit energy trade.
Vessels named include VICSCENE and OCEAN GUARDIAN among others involved in Iranian crude transport.
OFAC reporting is required for blocked property and related ownership.
The State Department emphasizes Iran’s revenue as the regime’s primary income from oil and petrochemicals.
The designation targets both ship operators and commercial managers involved in Iran’s energy sector.
Sanctions also list individuals linked to Iran petrochemical trafficking networks.
The U.S. actions align with broader sanctions to disrupt Iran’s maritime smuggling and energy export networks.

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