Iran Halts US Nuclear Talks After Israel Airstrikes on Tehran

Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated significantly after Israel conducted a large-scale airstrike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility and other military targets, involving over 200 fighter jets. In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Jerusalem, injuring dozens, while Israel's Iron Dome intercepted most of the rockets. These hostilities have caused the suspension of the sixth round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the U.S., initially scheduled in Oman, with Iran accusing the U.S. of complicity in Israel's strikes and condemning the talks as meaningless under current conditions. Iranian officials labeled the Israeli attacks as a U.S.-backed assault and called for international condemnation, while Russia offered to assist Iran in de-escalating tensions and addressing nuclear program concerns. Although U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington was informed in advance of Israel's operation, he maintained that the U.S. still saw potential for an agreement with Tehran. The situation remains fragile, with regional stability threatened and diplomacy currently on hold amid mutual accusations and ongoing military responses.