US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Efforts
US Surrounds Iran, Tensions Reach New Heights
US-Iran Conflict: New Delhi - The situation in the Middle East is rapidly evolving, with tensions between Iran and the United States reaching a critical point. Despite ongoing discussions, the threat of a US military strike on Iran looms large. This concern has intensified following the US State Department's recent directive for non-essential diplomats and their families to evacuate from the American embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. The travel alert issued by the department cites security concerns in Beirut as the reason for this decision, leaving only essential personnel at the embassy with restrictions on their movements within the country.
Indian Ministry of External Affairs Issues Advisory
In a related development, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has also released an advisory urging its citizens to leave Iran immediately. This follows a previous advisory issued on January 14, advising all Indian nationals to exit Iran. The ministry has cautioned Indian citizens residing in Iran to exercise caution, avoid areas of protests, and maintain contact with the Indian embassy.
Upcoming Talks Scheduled for Thursday
Negotiations between the two nations are set to resume on Thursday in Geneva. Notably, discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program took place in Geneva on February 18. The recent meeting on Tuesday marked the second round of talks on the nuclear issue, lasting three hours without yielding any results.
Oman’s Foreign Minister Confirms Talks
Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr Al-Busaidi, confirmed on Sunday that the talks are viewed as a positive step towards a final agreement. Iranian senior diplomat Abbas Araghchi expressed hope for a meeting with US representative Steve Biegun on Thursday, indicating a potential for a diplomatic resolution.
Dispute Over Iranian Uranium Enrichment
The US perceives Iran's uranium enrichment as a potential step towards developing nuclear weapons, a claim Iran has consistently denied, asserting its right to peaceful nuclear enrichment. Tehran has outright rejected the US demand for zero enrichment, a contentious issue that has been a major point of contention in previous negotiations.
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