For the first time since intensive negotiations began between the\nUnited States (US) and Iran, both sides were reportedly exchanging\nformulations related to Iran\u2019s nuclear programme, according to reports\ncompiled by Walla. The reports mark a significant diplomatic\ndevelopment. However, progress at the negotiating table has not\nimmediately eased military tensions. Instead, Israel and the United\nStates have heightened their combat readiness to face the possibility of\nrenewed armed confrontation with Tehran.<\/p>\n
The exchange of formulations was interpreted by Israeli and US\nintelligence as a sign of Iran\u2019s weakness. At the outset of the\nnegotiations, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appeared rigid and\nrejected any form of compromise. But under heavy economic and military\npressure, Tehran is now showing flexibility.<\/p>\n
Despite a diplomatic opening, uncertainty still shrouds the next\nsteps of US President Donald Trump. Security analyses indicate that if\nTrump cannot secure the deal he desires, he is likely to escalate\npressure dramatically.<\/p>\n
Security agencies in both countries are currently preparing broader\nwar scenarios. The preparations include the possibility of air strikes\nagainst Iran\u2019s national infrastructure if diplomatic channels reach a\ndead end.<\/p>\n
To date, coordination between the US military and the IDF has been\nexpanded as part of preparations for a potential new conflict. This step\nis taken to ensure full readiness should President Trump decide to\nlaunch military operations as a stern warning to the Iranian regime.<\/p>\n
The Middle East remains at a critical juncture, where progress in\nnuclear negotiations runs in tandem with massive military mobilisation\nin the region. (Jerusalem Post\/I-2)<\/p>\n
The Iranian Parliament is considering a US$58 million bounty to\ntarget Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in retaliation for the death\nof Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n
The New York Times reports reveal plans by Israel and the US to\ninstall Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the new leader of Iran amid the armed\nconflict.<\/p>\n
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launches Operation Economic Fury\nat the G7 Summit in Paris to tighten economic sanctions and curb funding\nfor Iranian terrorism.<\/p>\n
The Iran conflict has heightened tensions in the Gulf, pitting Saudi\nArabia against the Israel-UAE axis that has grown closer. See its latest\ngeopolitical analysis.<\/p>\n
Brent crude briefly touched US$113 a barrel before retreating to\nUS$109 after Trump called off an attack on Iran to pursue negotiations.\nSee our full market analysis.<\/p>\n
It is known that Israel intercepted all ships bound for Gaza that\nwere part of the Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 humanitarian mission,\naccording to the mission organisers on Wednesday dawn WIB (20\/05).<\/p>\n
Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed the safety of a number of\nIndonesian citizens aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla ships reportedly\nintercepted and detained by Israel. Indonesia is in communication with\nJordan and Turkey.<\/p>\n
The United Arab Emirates and Israel have formed a joint fund for the\ndevelopment of weapons and anti-drone systems amid rising regional\ntensions caused by the Iran conflict.<\/p>\n
Croatia\u2019s President Zoran Milanovic has rejected a new Israeli\nambassador, arguing that Israel\u2019s government policies in Gaza violate\nhumanitarian principles.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-iran-intensify-nuclear-formula-exchange-as-israel-readies-for-war-1779545533", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }