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[66619] High tension with Iran: Trump threatens an attack but allows space for diplomatic negotiations

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Peak tension in negotiations with Iran: Trump's threats and a Pakistani proposal

The tension between Washington and Tehran has reached a boiling point in the last day. President Trump stated that he planned to carry out a significant attack against Iran, but decided to suspend it at the request of Qatar and following "serious negotiations" being conducted at various levels. According to Israel News Without Censorship, the President is losing patience and clarifying that military action is being seriously considered as a tool of pressure to achieve compromises, with an emphasis on preventing nuclear weapons from reaching Iran.

At the same time, various sources, including Reuters and Dafna Liel, report that Pakistan has conveyed a revised Iranian proposal to the U.S. to end the war. However, an American official quoted in News Arena defined the proposal as "unsatisfactory" and noted that it increases the risk of a resumption of fighting. Conversely, Iranian officials cited in Political Arena claim that the fundamental gaps remain, especially regarding U.S. attempts to link nuclear disarmament to the end of the war, something Iran refuses to accept.

In the background, a disagreement between regional powers is evident. While Prime Minister Netanyahu is pushing for a renewal of the fighting, it is reported in 'Political Arena' that Gulf states, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, have expressed opposition to the path of renewed attacks due to concerns regarding regional stability.

In the local security arena, the routine of fighting continues on the northern border. News from the Field reported on an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah that fell in Israeli territory near the community of Shomera, an event that underscores the constant security friction accompanying the diplomatic negotiations.

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