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Iran has announced the cessation of nuclear talks with the United States, which were scheduled for June 15, 2025 in Oman. The decision was made after Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

Israeli airstrikes on Iran have sparked a wave of criticism. China has expressed concern, and Arab countries have condemned the actions, emphasizing the violation of sovereignty and the threat to regional stability.

Brent crude rose to $78 a barrel, the biggest jump since 2022. Israel has struck Iran's nuclear program, raising fears of oil supply disruptions.

The Trump administration is trying to distance the US from Israeli strikes on Iran. These actions could complicate the nuclear deal with Tehran that Trump is seeking to reach.

Iran plans to present its own proposal for a nuclear deal with the United States through the intermediary of Oman, considering the US proposal ambiguous. Tehran seeks to master nuclear technologies.

Iran's intelligence minister said his agency had obtained important documents about Israel's nuclear program. This may increase tensions amid the IAEA vote on the nuclear deal with Iran.

Donald Trump announced the proximity of a new agreement with Iran, which provides for access of American inspectors to nuclear facilities. Iran is considering suspending uranium enrichment in exchange for unfreezing funds.

Sergei Lavrov announced preparations for a new round of negotiations with Ukraine. Turkey has confirmed its readiness to organize a meeting between the delegations.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow. Turkey offers to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Ankara has offered to become a platform for negotiations on the settlement of the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Also, Turkey is ready to act as a mediator between the parties to the conflict.

In 17 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, there is a recorded increase in cancer incidence among women. This is linked to rising average temperatures, air pollution, and other factors.

Russia does not consider the Vatican as a neutral platform for negotiations with Ukraine. They propose Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.

Gold prices rose amid concerns about rising US debt and weak demand for 20-year bonds. A year of highs around $3450-3500 is expected.

Iran has put forward the idea of creating an international nuclear consortium with the participation of Arab countries and US investments. This proposal is an alternative to the US demand to completely curtail the nuclear program.

Negotiations on Iran's nuclear program are being resumed in Oman with the mediation of the Persian Gulf state. The goal is to conclude an agreement to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Iran expects Oman to announce the date of a new round of nuclear talks with the US, after a meeting in Rome was cancelled. Trump demands the dismantling of Tehran's nuclear program.

The Israeli Prime Minister calls for the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure amid negotiations on a nuclear deal. He stressed the importance of preventing Tehran from developing ballistic missiles.

Iran and the US have started the second round of talks on the nuclear program in Rome. The delegations are headed by Steve Witkoff from the US and Abbas Araghchi from Iran, mediated by Oman.

Iran told the US it is ready to accept some restrictions on uranium enrichment. Tehran demands clear guarantees against re-withdrawal from the deal and insists on the lifting of sanctions.

The head of the IAEA stated that Iran is close to creating nuclear weapons, although it does not yet have them. He emphasized the importance of the agency's participation in the dialogue between Iran and the United States regarding the nuclear agreement.

Iran's foreign minister has said the country's right to enrich uranium is non-negotiable ahead of talks with the US. Tehran rejects proposals to transfer uranium stocks to third countries.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian authorities to be cautious in assessing nuclear negotiations with the United States, stressing that they can be both successful and fruitless.

Oil prices rose after the US lifted tariffs and China increased imports. Concerns about a trade war are limiting growth, with Goldman Sachs cutting its oil price forecasts.

The White House called the talks between the US and Iran a step in the right direction and confirmed plans for further meetings next week. Tehran also called the talks constructive.

Delegations from Iran and the United States have completed a round of consultations in Oman and agreed to a new meeting next week. The negotiations are aimed at resolving the situation around Tehran's nuclear program.

Trump has stated his readiness to use military force against Iran if it does not halt its nuclear program. The US and Iran are planning talks in Oman.

Iranian media denies Trump's words about planned negotiations between the United States and Iran, calling it information pressure. Tehran is ready for dialogue only through intermediaries.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the army to be put on high alert. Tehran does not want direct negotiations on the nuclear program, but is ready for dialogue through the mediation of Oman.

A meeting of the released Ukrainian sailors from the crew of the Galaxy Leader, who spent more than a year in captivity with the Houthis, took place in Odesa. The release was made possible by the joint efforts of Ukrainian special services, diplomats and international partners.

The US demands that India unload Russian oil tankers by February 27 and complete financial transactions by March 12. India, the largest buyer of Russian oil, is looking for new suppliers among OPEC countries, the United States, and others.