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US-Iran Tensions Spike Ahead of Nuclear Talks in Oman

2/7/2026

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Netanyahu Addresses Iran

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated ahead of scheduled nuclear talks in Oman.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a security cabinet in Jerusalem to discuss Iran's threats.
Netanyahu warned of a powerful response if Iran attacks.
The United States demands Iran halt uranium enrichment and surrender its enriched stockpile.
Iran insists on discussing only its nuclear program, while several Middle Eastern countries advocate a US-Iran non-aggression pact.

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Israelis Divide on Iran

The Israel Democracy Institute polled 604 participants from January 25–29 with a 3.57% margin of error and found division on a preemptive U.S. strike against Iran, with 62% of right-wing Israelis supporting it and 31% of left-leaning respondents.
Forty-nine percent say phasing out U.S. military aid would compromise security.
A majority of Israeli Jews doubt U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace will resolve Gaza issues while keeping Israel safe.

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Lieberman Urges Conflict

Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating as analysts question U.S. influence on military action.
Former defense minister Avigdor Lieberman urges preparations for a potential conflict, saying the decision rests with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Analysts say a war could distract from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's domestic issues, including corruption trials.
Public support for another conflict remains uncertain, and war risks may bolster Netanyahu's political position.

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Netanyahu Addresses Iran

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated ahead of scheduled nuclear talks in Oman.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a security cabinet in Jerusalem to discuss Iran's threats.
Netanyahu warned of a powerful response if Iran attacks.
The United States demands Iran halt uranium enrichment and surrender its enriched stockpile.
Iran insists on discussing only its nuclear program, while several Middle Eastern countries advocate a US-Iran non-aggression pact.

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