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Washington Presses Israel to Halt Strikes on Iran’s Energy Network

  Smoke rises in Sharjah, following reports of Iranian attacks after United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2026. The United States has urged Israel to stop its ongoing attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, according to multiple reports citing senior U.S. and Israeli officials. Key Developments U.S. officials delivered the request at high political levels and directly to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.  The Trump administration outlined several strategic concerns: A desire to maintain the possibility of future cooperation with Iran’s oil sector after the conflict. Fears that continued strikes could harm Iranian civilians.  Warnings that Iran might retaliate with large-scale attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, a scenario described as a potential “doomsday option.”  Context The request marks a rare moment in which Washington is attempting to restrain Israeli military actions, despite the two nations having ...
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Diplomacy on the Brink: Europe Seeks Dialogue as U.S. Weighs Military Action

In a tense geopolitical moment, European foreign ministers are making a concerted push to revive diplomatic talks with Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The E3—comprising the United Kingdom, France, and Germany—alongside the European Union’s foreign policy chief, are set to meet Iranian officials in Geneva in a last-ditch effort to de-escalate the crisis surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.

This diplomatic outreach comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump signals he may support Israeli military action against Iran, following the collapse of U.S.-Iran negotiations and Israel’s recent Operation Rising Lion targeting Iranian nuclear and missile facilities. Trump has stated he will decide within two weeks whether to authorize U.S. involvement.

European diplomats, frustrated by what they view as unrealistic U.S. demands, are attempting to bridge the gap by engaging Iran directly—something Washington cannot currently do due to Tehran’s refusal to negotiate while Israeli strikes continue. The talks in Geneva are seen as a critical opportunity to prevent further escalation, though expectations for a breakthrough remain low.

Iran, for its part, has reiterated its commitment to diplomacy but insists that any meaningful dialogue must be accompanied by pressure on Israel to halt its military campaign.

As the world watches closely, the outcome of these talks could determine whether the region steps back from the brink—or plunges deeper into conflict.

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