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Despite multiple suspicious explosions in Iran, no major military strike occurred early Sunday. Amid ongoing diplomacy and rumors, such as possible uranium transfers to Turkey, and a massive US naval presence,
President Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating “seriously" with the U.S. as he keeps military options on the table and American naval forces move into the region.
Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
The US president says he has told Iran it has to do "two things" to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.
Tensions have continued to rise between the two nations after the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on nationwide protests left thousands dead.
U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.
As President Trump warns that “we have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now,” our national security correspondent David E. Sanger breaks down what to know.
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: The House Rules Committee is set to meet this afternoon to discuss setting up a floor vote on the government funding package. The federal government partially shut down over the weekend after senators advanced the the bill without Department of Homeland Security funding.
Iran's president accused President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and European leaders of trying to "fragment society."