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TRUMP BRIEFED ON ATTACK OPTIONS
In a report by ABC News citing unnamed U.S. officials, Admiral Brad Cooper, the Commander of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), who was also involved in the indirect talks with Iran held in Oman on February 6, informed U.S. President Donald Trump about possible attack options against Iran. General Dan Caine, the Chief of Staff, also participated in the meeting.

FIRST OPTION: ISRAEL ATTACK
SECOND OPTION: U.S.-ISRAEL PARTNERSHIP
It was suggested that a military operation within the U.S.-Israel partnership is still a possibility, as all ships and fighter jets deployed by the U.S. in the region are within range to strike Iran.
THIRD OPTION: LIMITED ATTACK
The report claimed that the possibility of a limited attack targeting ballistic missile launch systems and nuclear facilities to force Tehran to accept demands is among Trump’s options, noting that if a longer-term operation aimed at “overthrowing the regime” is initiated, possible attacks could further weaken Iran’s air defense capabilities.

NEGOTIATION PROCESS BETWEEN IRAN AND THE U.S.
While the U.S. continues its threats of attack and massive military buildup, the parties came together for indirect negotiations in Oman on February 6 and agreed to continue the contacts. Subsequently, the second round of talks continued in Geneva on February 17. The parties reported progress in the discussions and later agreed to meet again in Geneva on February 26.

Iran demands the lifting of sanctions in exchange for continuing its nuclear program within the framework of limitations that would prevent the production of atomic bombs. The U.S., on the other hand, wants Tehran to completely halt its uranium enrichment activities and to export its stock of highly enriched uranium outside the country.