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U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise Amid New Nuclear Negotiations

2/12/2026

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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high after talks in Oman, as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs a second carrier and warns of consequences.
Analysts warn that regime change would require a large military commitment, which Trump may avoid.
The Iranian leadership, notably Supreme Leader Khamenei, holds centralized power, complicating any U.S. intervention.
As negotiations resume, Iran has offered to limit its nuclear enrichment, though retaliation remains a risk.

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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high after talks in Oman, as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs a second carrier and warns of consequences.
Analysts warn that regime change would require a large military commitment, which Trump may avoid.
The Iranian leadership, notably Supreme Leader Khamenei, holds centralized power, complicating any U.S. intervention.
As negotiations resume, Iran has offered to limit its nuclear enrichment, though retaliation remains a risk.