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President Trump recently expressed diminished confidence in reaching a new nuclear deal with Iran, and reports indicate that Israel’s Defense Forces are on high alert. The United States has begun evacuating non-essential personnel from key embassies in Baghdad, Bahrain, and Kuwait, amid fears of Iranian retaliation. US officials have not disclosed specifics but confirmed the withdrawal of families and non-military staff, reinforcing the seriousness of the threat.
Negotiations to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions are stumbling, with Iran insisting on the right to continue uranium enrichment for civilian purposes. However, intelligence agencies warn that Iran is already enriching uranium close to weapons-grade levels, with enough material to produce several nuclear bombs within months.