US expects ‘substantive content’ and nuclear concessions from Iran at next meeting

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Netanyahu’s urgent trip to Washington comes amid Israeli concerns over stalled Iran talks and U.S. envoy responses, with Jerusalem worried about gaps on missiles and regional threat   i24NEWS, Guy Azriel February 08, 2026 at 01:19 PM ■ latest revision February 08, 2026 at 02:40 PM The US administration has told Iran that it expects Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and the Iranian delegation to arrive at the next round of nuclear talks “with significant content,” two sources familiar with the matter told i24NEWS. The initial meeting between the parties was described as a “good meeting,” but focused primarily on procedural issues rather than substantive negotiations.  …

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US-Iran nuclear talks conclude in Oman, with another round said planned for coming days

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In apparent warning, CENTCOM chief in attendance; Iran FM says discussions focused primarily on finding framework; Omani mediator says talks useful to clarify thinking of both sides By Agencies and ToI Staff6 February 2026, 7:28 pm In this handout photo released by the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 6, 2026, US special envoy Steve Witkoff shakes hands with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi as Jared Kushner looks on during a meeting in Muscat. (Handout/Omani Foreign Ministry/AFP) Iran and the United States held two rounds of indirect talks in Oman on Friday, negotiations that appeared to return to the starting …

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Iran rejects call to halt uranium enrichment after second round of indirect US negotiations in Oman

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An Iranian official told Reuters the direct talks had not officially started, and that Iran’s demands had been conveyed to the US via Oman. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi for indirect nuclear talks with the US in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026.(photo credit: VIA AMICHAI STEIN) ByJAMES GENN,  REUTERS FEBRUARY 6, 2026 08:51Updated: FEBRUARY 7, 2026 03:23 Iran and the United States started high-stakes negotiations via Omani mediation on Friday to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran’s nuclear program, while a dispute over widening the agenda risked derailing diplomacy and setting …

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US-Iran talks back on track after Trump warns Khamenei ‘should be very worried’

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US and Iran say they’ll meet in Oman Friday after reported dispute over Iran’s demand that talks only cover nuclear issue; Rubio: Deal must include curbs on Iran’s missiles, support for terror By Jacob Magid, Lazar Berman, Agencies and ToI Staff Today, 1:19 amUpdated at 4:54 am From R-L: This combination of pictures shows, a handout photograph provided by the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei showing him addressing a meeting with the people in Tehran on January 17, 2026 and US President Donald Trump speaking in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 3, 2026. (SAUL LOEB / …

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Vance: Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force

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Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/421972 Israel National News Published: Feb 5, 2026, 1:11 AM (GMT+2) US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump would “keep his options open” on Iran and could ultimately use military force should diplomacy fail. Speaking to Megyn Kelly on SiriusXM, Vance said Trump “will ultimately decide how we handle this particular Iranian situation, just like he decided on Operation Midnight Hammer.” “What he has been …

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Houthis prepared to strike Israel, US ships, if US attacks Iran – KAN

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According to KAN News, Israeli security forces are operating under the assumption that Yemen’s Houthi terrorists will be prepared to strike back against Israel if the US attacks Iran first.  HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September.(photo credit: KHALED ABDULLAH/REUTERS )ByTZVI JASPER FEBRUARY 5, 2026 08:18 There is a strong likelihood that the Houthis will resume their attacks on Israel and on US ships if the US strikes Iran, Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported on Wednesday. According to KAN, Israeli security forces are operating under the assumption that Yemen’s Houthi terrorists …

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Kings Without Kingdoms:

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Is the Board of Peace a Part of Bible Prophecy? By Jan MarkellFebruary 3, 2026www.olivetreeviews.org The Bible describes a future period in which authority is concentrated not solely in traditional kingdoms, but in a limited number of powerful figures who operate beyond national boundaries. And that is why I am paying close attention to President Trump’s Board of Peace. Here are some fast facts:1) President Trump will serve as chairman and wield considerable overall control. It will help resolve conflicts globally. He has the sole authority to invite new members and appoint a successor.  2) Global peace seems to be their goal, though they will participate in other …

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US reportedly agrees to Iranian request to hold Friday’s talks in Oman, not Turkey

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Today, 6:04 am The Trump administration has agreed to Iran’s request to move talks scheduled for Friday from Turkey to Oman, an Arab source tells the Axios news site. The source says talks are still being held on whether any Arab or Muslim countries will also take part in the negotiations in Oman.

Trump shouldn’t fall into the Iran negotiations trap

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Tehran’s Islamist despots can’t be trusted to abide by agreements. Throwing them a lifeline, which they will use to go on spreading death and terror, would be a major blunder. Listen to this article: https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2PNtBH5YX2ADxn2HLhOd0B?si=eff71f1ae4224807&theme=0&utm_source=oembed U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the America Business Forum Miami at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., Nov. 5, 2025. Credit: Molly Riley/White House. Jonathan S. Tobin Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, a senior contributor for The Federalist, a columnist for Newsweek and a contributor to many other publications. He covers the American political scene, foreign policy, the U.S.-Israel relationship, Middle …

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Iran signals willingness to shut down or suspend nuclear program to avoid US conflict – NYT

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US President Donald Trump vowed to use force if Tehran ignored his demands and announced an “armada” heading toward Iran.  AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October. (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)(photo credit: WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS)BySHIR PERETSFEBRUARY 3, 2026 08:54 Iran has indicated it is willing to shut down or suspend its nuclear program to calm a spiraling crisis with the United States, The New York Times reported on Monday.  The reported offer, part of back-channel exchanges in recent weeks, is aimed at averting a war after Washington …

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Khamenei adviser warns: A US strike will pull Israel into the conflict

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Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says Tehran is ready for war, warns Israel will be targeted if the US strikes, and insists enriched uranium will stay in Iran. Israel National News Published: Feb 2, 2026, 11:46 PM (GMT+2) Ali ShamkhaniREUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl MN/KI Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declared in an interview with Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen TV on Monday that “Iran is ready for any war.” Shamkhani warned that any American strike on Iran would draw Israel into the conflict. “Israel and America are not two different elements. They are one entity. Our response to Israel is inevitable and is tied …

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Ahead of Friday nuclear talks with Iran, Witkoff heading to Israel to meet PM, Zamir

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Trump envoy reportedly to meet with Iranian FM in Istanbul after country’s president orders start of negotiations; Kremlin offers to process or store 2 February 2026, 4:13 pm Updated at 6:39 pm (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on December 22, 2025 (ABIR SULTAN / POOL / AFP), Steve Witkoff at the White House, January 29, 2026 (AP Photo/Evan Vucci), and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on December 29, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces) US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on Tuesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces …

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Iran fears US strike could break Islamic regime’s grip on power by reigniting protests, sources say

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“People are extremely angry,” a former official said, adding a US attack could lead Iranians to rise up again. “The wall of fear has collapsed. There is no fear left.” Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency’s value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026.(photo credit: STRINGER/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS) ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN FEBRUARY 2, 2026 20:04Updated: FEBRUARY 3, 2026 10:11 Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a US strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to …

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Khamenei: An American attack will mean regional war

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Meanwhile, Iran conducted missile tests on Saturday.Joshua Marks A Hezbollah supporter holds a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a solidarity rally in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Jan. 26, 2026. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images.A Hezbollah supporter holds a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a solidarity rally in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Jan. 26, 2026. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East (Feb. 1, 2026 / JNS)An American attack on Iran will spark a wider conflict, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei again threatened on Sunday. “The Americans should know if they start …

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