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After Geneva Talks, White House Keeps Diplomacy Front and Center — but Military Action Remains on the Table
Following indirect Geneva talks, the White House said diplomacy remains President Trump’s first choice but kept a military option open. Regional mediators described the meeting as constructive, while U.S. officials warned Iran has not yet accepted key U.S. red lines.
U.S. Orders Mid‑March Force Readiness in Middle East as Diplomacy with Iran Continues
A senior U.S. official says President Trump’s national security adviser ordered that all U.S. forces involved in a Middle East buildup be deployed by mid‑March, while Washington expects Iran to submit a written proposal after Geneva talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel on February 28 to coordinate with Prime Minister Netanyahu, reflecting a parallel strategy of military readiness and diplomatic pressure.
White House Sees Limited Progress in Talks with Iran, But Major Gaps Remain
The White House said talks with Iran have achieved limited progress but remain distant on key issues, with Iran expected to submit a more detailed proposal in the coming weeks. The administration declined to set a deadline or rule out military options, underscoring a cautious, leverage-preserving approach to negotiations.
U.S. Masses Forces in Middle East Ahead of Geneva Talks with Iran, Signalling Pressure and Contingency Plans
The United States has accelerated deployments to the Middle East ahead of indirect talks with Iran in Geneva, repositioning aircraft from the UK, moving equipment to Jordan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, and extending troop rotations. Washington’s actions are meant to pressure Tehran and prepare for possible military contingencies, but they raise escalation and regional-risk concerns.
Russia, US and Ukraine Meet in Geneva as Diplomacy Reawakens
Delegations from Russia, the United States and Ukraine met in Geneva on 17 February for tripartite talks hosted by Switzerland. While public details are sparse, the format suggests discussions on humanitarian issues, security guarantees and confidence‑building measures, with major disputes over territory and sanctions likely to constrain outcomes.
Palestinian Ambassador Celebrates Lunar New Year in Beijing as China Deepens Ties with Arab World
Palestinian Ambassador Jawad celebrated his first Lunar New Year in China, using the occasion to emphasize deepening China–Palestine ties amid Beijing’s broader outreach to Arab states. His remarks—set against a $100 million Chinese pledge for Gaza reconstruction and the upcoming China–Arab Summit—underscore China’s growing diplomatic and humanitarian role in the Middle East.
Trump Suspends China Tech Bans to Rescue April Visit — But Taiwan Arms Sales Could Still Derail Talks
President Trump has paused several US sanctions and restrictions on Chinese tech and transport firms in a bid to salvage a planned April visit to Beijing. Beijing has signalled that only a credible US shift on Taiwan — including freezing large arms sales and stronger public commitments to the one-China framework — would secure high-level engagement.
Iran Asserts Inalienable Right to Peaceful Nuclear Energy as U.S. Naval Pressure and Geneva Talks Loom
Iran has reiterated that its right to peaceful nuclear energy is inalienable under the NPT, while insisting it does not seek nuclear weapons and is open to inspections but will not accept excessive demands. The declaration comes as U.S. naval assets remain deployed in the region and indirect U.S.‑Iran talks, mediated by Oman, are due to resume in Geneva, leaving diplomacy and deterrence in uneasy balance.
Munich Security Conference Opens as Ischinger Calls for a Transatlantic 'Reset' and a Stronger, United Europe
The 62nd Munich Security Conference opened on February 13 with Wolfgang Ischinger warning that the transatlantic partnership is at a crossroads and calling for a unified, stronger Europe. The gathering—attended by more than 1,000 delegates including over 60 heads of state—aims to forge a "transatlantic reset" amid what Ischinger described as unprecedented global security challenges.
Trump’s Final Warning to Tehran: Military Pressure, Israeli Backing and a Russian Plea for Restraint
President Trump warned on February 10 that Washington would use military force if Iran does not agree to a tougher nuclear framework that also curbs missiles and regional proxies. Israel has reinforced US resolve by sharing intelligence, while Iran vows destructive retaliation and Russia urges diplomacy to avoid wider war.
Beijing Dismisses Lai Ching-te’s Overtures as a ‘Doomed’ Bid for Independence
China’s Foreign Ministry condemned DPP leader Lai Ching‑te for seeking foreign support for Taiwanese independence, calling such efforts futile and labelling him a provocateur. The exchange follows Lai’s outreach to Japan and highlights Beijing’s use of sharp rhetoric to deter Taipei’s international engagements while signalling resolve to domestic and international audiences.
Beijing Says New Canada Partnership 'Not Targeting Any Third Party' After Trump's Hockey Quip
China’s foreign ministry responded to a remark by Donald Trump by stressing that its new strategic partnership with Canada is not aimed at any third party and is intended to benefit both peoples and global stability. The exchange highlights the diplomatic tightrope Canada faces between economic ties with China and security ties with the United States, while illustrating how high-profile rhetoric can shape international perceptions.