Iran Suspends U.S. Nuclear Talks 'Indefinitely' Following Israel's Unilateral Attack

What Happened?

Iran has no continued plans to engage in nuclear talks with the U.S. following the launch of Israel's massive ‘Red Lion’ operation.

The U.S. and Tehran officials were reportedly scheduled to meet on Sunday in Oman for further discussions.

But those talks have been suspended indefinitely, according to Iranian state media.

The decision has been viewed as a significant setback for diplomatic efforts to revive a 2015 nuclear agreement.

Oman Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi criticized Israel's massive attack, calling its unilateral actions 'illegal, unjustifiable, and a grave threat to regional stability.'

'I condemn it and urge the global community to come together to reject Israeli aggression and support de-escalation and diplomacy with one voice,' he stated in a social media post on Friday.

Iran launched several attacks toward Israel on Friday as part of its latest retaliatory measures after the Israeli military launched strikes on more than 100 major targets.

Why it Matters

Israeli forces conducted attacks on Tehran’s nuclear facilities and military sites.

Iran said Israel's attack was deemed a 'declaration of war,' after it quickly replaced top commanders who were reportedly killed.

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Friday that Israel 'should anticipate a harsh punishment.'

But Israel’s military reportedly stood by its latest actions to strike Iran after talks appeared to stall with the U.S. over its expanding nuclear program.

U.S. officials said that while Israel's actions were unilateral, Iran was given two months to ‘make a deal’ surrounding its nuclear plans.

The IAEA board also ruled that Iran violated its obligations to fully cooperate with inspections and for amassing highly enriched uranium.

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Friday and said Iran perhaps has ‘a second chance’ following Israel's attack.

It's a deal Trump hoped would happen as Israel acts unilaterally to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

Iranian negotiators had reportedly become ‘much more aggressive' in such talks.

Trump added, as an Iranian warning, that Israel has lethal military equipment, 'with much more to come,' from the U.S.

How it Affects You

Iran appears firm on its intent to end nuclear talks with the U.S.

Military efforts are now focused on a growing threat from Israeli forces.

Trump, who recently put in the effort to help improve Middle Eastern relations, is still pushing for a deal 'before there is nothing left.'

'Iran must make a deal, he said. 'Save what was once known as the Iranian Empire.'

The hope for no more destruction has been an inspired vision of Trump that he has looked to expand on during his second term through the Abraham Accords.

But the initiated attack from the U.S.'s ally may now reverse any significant progress made across the Middle East and with Iranian leaders.