politics
April 16, 2026
US and Israel could ready ground operation during Iran talks
The US and Israel could be exploiting talks with Iran to prepare for a ground attack on the country, the Russian Security Council has said
TL;DR
- The Russian Security Council believes the US and Israel might be using talks with Iran to prepare for a ground attack.
- Negotiations between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad failed to yield a breakthrough, with Iran blaming 'unrealistic demands' from the US.
- The Pentagon is reportedly continuing to build up US forces in the region during ongoing negotiations.
- Previous US-Israeli attacks on Iran occurred amid earlier US-Iranian talks.
- US President Donald Trump signaled no intention to prolong the two-week ceasefire, set to expire April 22.
- Tehran seeks a permanent end to conflict, including guarantees against attacks, sanctions relief, and continued uranium enrichment for peaceful purposes.
- Russia assesses that Iran has significant weaponry to resist further aggression and that Iranian society is unified.
- Iran's parliament speaker warned of retaliation, including attacks on energy infrastructure in Gulf states, if a ground operation occurs.
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