"A growing number of countries have warned their citizens in Iran to leave amid the threat of possible strikes by the United States. The warnings, continuing this week, come as diplomats and mediators will mount a last-ditch push to defuse soaring tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear programme amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East."
"US President Donald Trump on Wednesday struck a belligerent tone against Iran during his State of the Union speech, accusing Tehran of attempting to rebuild its nuclear programme that was hit by US strikes last year and claiming the country had missiles that could reach the US mainland, without providing evidence. But he also said his preference was a diplomatic resolution."
"Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that a deal with Washington to avert conflict was within reach, as Iran prepared to resume talks in Geneva with a determination to achieve a fair and equitable deal in the shortest possible time. Iran has repeatedly emphasised that it will not agree to Washington's demand for zero nuclear enrichment."
Multiple nations including Germany, India, and South Korea have issued travel warnings for Iran amid escalating US-Iran tensions. President Trump has adopted a confrontational stance, accusing Iran of rebuilding its nuclear program and possessing missiles capable of reaching the US mainland, though he expressed preference for diplomatic resolution. Indirect US-Iranian talks are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva for a third round of negotiations. The US has significantly increased military presence in the Middle East, deploying major aircraft carriers. Iran's Foreign Minister stated a deal to avert conflict is within reach, but Iran maintains it will not accept zero nuclear enrichment demands and considers its missile program non-negotiable. Trump continues discussing regime change while diplomats attempt last-minute efforts to defuse tensions.
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