Israel has inflicted damage on strategic sites and killed key figures within Iran's military leadership during five days of aerial attacks that showed no sign of abating Tuesday, but whose ultimate outcome is unclear,

Iranian officials have warned that U.S. participation in an attack on its facilities will imperil any chance of the nuclear disarmament deal the president insists he is still interested in pursuing.

Experts suggest the U.S. has a strategic opportunity to leverage Iran's weakened position for a nuclear deal after Israel's targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.

"We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran. They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon," he added.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) urged President Donald Trump to launch direct military attacks on Iran should diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the regime’s nuclear program fail. “Diplomacy is preferred,

Iranian officials on Saturday signaled they could walk back their decision to not attend upcoming nuclear talks with the U.S., but said further negotiations were likely “meaningless”

Chancellor Merz warns Tehran that refusing diplomatic talks could lead to 'complete destruction' of its nuclear program, suggesting possible US military intervention - Anadolu Ajansı

US President Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran, urging immediate evacuation amid escalating tensions and potential nuclear concerns. This followe

Trump now faces a difficult balancing act between supporting Israeli strikes and salvaging fragile nuclear negotiations with Iran, which he emphasized on Friday remain a priority.

Israel and Iran continued their attacks as Trump posted on Truth Social that Tehran’s population should evacuate, without providing further details.